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OU51 VBC

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,771 mi
Last recorded141,771 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VBC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2021 141,771 miles

Headlamp aim not tested no beam image lenses aged (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boxed chassis 30 cm from subframe where chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill where chalked was once the jacking point strengthened part of the sill large area holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracking in the tread area strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes that connect to the flexi hoses after the fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

centre row outer seat belt is slow retracting

noise from power steering pump on lock and steering is rough on lock

nsf lower outer sill is corroded badly jacking point area

Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,784 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Fail 23 Oct 2018 139,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 2 Nov 2017 137,233 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears have surface corrossion (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 137,233 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint nearside

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears have surface corrossion (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,517 miles

Headlamp lens starting deteriorate

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 119,517 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp lens starting deteriorate

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 107,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill damaged front section

Fail 27 Oct 2014 107,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside outer sill damaged front section

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,391 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre is wearing low on the edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,003 miles

brake pad warning light on

front wishbone bushes starting to split

nail in drivers rear tyre edge of tread

passenger front tyre starting to wear edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 52,068 miles

front brake discs lipped

front wishbone bushes starting to split

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2008 52,068 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn to 3mm and perished

front wishbone bushes starting to split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,437 miles

front and rear tyres starting to wear on edges

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2006 35,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

baby seat insecure

both front tyres worn on edges and cut in passenger tread

drivers track rod end rubber split

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,459 miles

baby seat insecure

both front tyres worn on edges and cut in passenger tread

drivers track rod end rubber split

Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,798 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 29,798 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Baby seat insecure

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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OU51 VBC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 VBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU51 VBC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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