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OV51 FPG

2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,316 mi
Last recorded205,316 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE119,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 FPG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI SE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 205,316 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 199,283 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn

O/S/F tyre low on tread on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear brake disc scored

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 199,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn

O/S/F tyre low on tread on inside edge

Oil leak

Rear brake disc scored

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 192,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 192,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 174,769 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 174,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 160,783 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 160,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

ADVANCE WEAR TO O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

DAMAGE TO O/S MIRROR GLASS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 140,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top shock mounts wearing

slight play top steering column bush

Pass 28 Sep 2006 117,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 117,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI SE?

Based on 323 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
8,311
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9
position lamp(s) not working 9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated 7
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 6
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OV51 FPG is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 119,976 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 TDI SE fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV51 FPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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OV51 FPG is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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