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PO51 TFU

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,229 mi
Last recorded182,229 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 TFU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 182,229 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill cracked but it is not in a perscribed area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 182,224 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill cracked but it is not in a perscribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 176,193 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2014 161,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 161,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 144,525 miles

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

both n/s tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 135,506 miles

slight wear discs

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,577 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 127,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,310 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

O/S/F tyre sidewall worn

Rear springs rusty

Stone chips in screen

Fail 22 Sep 2010 119,310 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine cover and undertray fitted

O/S/F tyre sidewall worn

Rear springs rusty

Stone chips in screen

Pass 9 Oct 2009 108,486 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in rack

Windscreen scratched

Pass 11 Oct 2008 97,398 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear discs worn

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wall damage to both rear tyres

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,035 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Right hand inner C.V.boot holed and weeping

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen marked/scratched

Fail 8 Oct 2007 85,035 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Right hand inner C.V.boot holed and weeping

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen marked/scratched

Fail 11 Oct 2006 70,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 70,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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PO51 TFU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PO51 TFU, 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 PO51 TFU registered?

PO51 TFU is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is PO51 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 TFU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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