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WA51 KVF

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,920 mi
Last recorded142,920 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 KVF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 142,920 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Jul 2013 131,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,372 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 123,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 117,118 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 86,283 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 108,518 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 108,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front wheel trim is missing

o/s rear lamp lens is damaged

pedal rubbers are worn

Pass 26 May 2009 105,182 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 105,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 97,608 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 88,188 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2007 88,188 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 168,132 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 168,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 117,156 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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WA51 KVF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WA51 KVF, 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 WA51 KVF registered?

WA51 KVF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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