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Y832 GFJ

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,490 mi
Last recorded154,490 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 GFJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 154,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2013 154,487 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 144,962 miles

Engine management light on

N/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perished

Fail 14 Aug 2012 144,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light on

N/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses perished

Pass 19 Aug 2011 134,118 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 123,770 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 123,769 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,028 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 98,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion on most metal brake pipes/ rear brake back plates rusty/ Rear shock absorber dust covers rusty.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 98,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion on most metal brake pipes/ rear brake back plates rusty/ Rear shock absorber dust covers rusty.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 92,284 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear brake discs splash covers corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 84,432 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 84,432 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y832 GFJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y832 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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Y832 GFJ is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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