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Y549 FEF

2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,245 mi
Last recorded102,245 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE119,976 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 FEF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI SE
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,245 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 102,245 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 95,872 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 95,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 90,738 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 90,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 85,768 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 85,768 miles

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

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

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

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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Y549 FEF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y549 FEF, 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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What year was Y549 FEF registered?

Y549 FEF is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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