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OU51 VKJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,137 mi
Last recorded99,137 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 99,137 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,309 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,502 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 79,594 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 79,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,266 miles

n\s\r tyre cracking around side wall

Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n\s\r tyre cracking around side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,618 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 63,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 57,795 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 51,051 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 42,009 miles

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 VKJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKJ, 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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What year was OU51 VKJ registered?

OU51 VKJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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