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Y823 GHP

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,947 mi
Last recorded123,947 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 GHP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 123,947 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (end broken off release button) (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,023 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, o/s more so (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated end of release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 122,023 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, o/s more so (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated end of release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 119,325 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front upper suspension mounts worn

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 118,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil corroded next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,465 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 118,455 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 117,595 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp missing ok at test

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to load

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately lever release button missing ok at test (3.1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 117,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Central Rear exhaust clamp missing ok at test

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to load

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately lever release button missing ok at test (3.1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 116,392 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 116,392 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,011 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 104,309 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 94,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,853 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,220 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,119 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,116 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,698 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL WEAKENING

Fail 20 Aug 2007 54,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,437 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 46,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 46,674 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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Y823 GHP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y823 GHP, 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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Y823 GHP is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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