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Y813 GFJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,215 mi
Last recorded138,215 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY813 GFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 138,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Part of centre stop lamp (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion offside front inner sill

Corrosion rear inner sills

Corrosion rear outer wheelarches

Front Chassis rails corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filter and pipes damp

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Holed corrosion outer sill, out of area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis rails corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 131,025 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light rear light lens damaged. (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,611 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 112,801 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 112,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 103,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,574 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 88,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,130 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 86,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front inner brake pads worn low (closer examination recomended )

offside front tyre tracking wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,340 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,462 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 77,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,332 miles

rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 62,055 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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Y813 GFJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y813 GFJ, 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 Y813 GFJ registered?

Y813 GFJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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