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VX51 FCJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,630 mi
Last recorded119,630 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 FCJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 119,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 112,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 112,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 107,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,600 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,335 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,380 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 16,575 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

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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VX51 FCJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VX51 FCJ, 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 VX51 FCJ registered?

VX51 FCJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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