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WA51 KVX

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,127 mi
Last recorded112,127 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 112,127 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

pad warning on

Fail 12 Aug 2014 112,121 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

pad warning on

Fail 18 Oct 2013 97,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat Belt Buckle covers missing on rear seats

Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 94,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s middle passenger seat belt locking buckle broken but still locking. advise.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,695 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 78,686 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,147 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 56,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,439 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 134,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 134,864 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 128,136 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 128,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 122,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007
Pass 28 Sep 2006 103,812 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 99,173 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 99,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 93,159 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 93,159 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 KVX is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KVX, 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 KVX registered?

WA51 KVX is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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