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Y901 SNC

2001 Seat Alhambra

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,706 mi
Last recorded50,706 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 SNC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 50,706 miles

exhaust centre and rear box outer skin corroding

general light corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arm corroding

nearside front suspension coil spring corroding

rear brake disks corroding on inner face

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2024 50,627 miles

exhaust centre and back box outer skin corroding / delaminating

general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear axle brake pipes corroding

nearside front inner sill corroding

nearside front suspension coil spring corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2024 50,627 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust centre and back box outer skin corroding / delaminating

general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside and offside rear axle brake pipes corroding

nearside front inner sill corroding

nearside front suspension coil spring corroding

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2023 50,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective cracked and perishing ()

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating front to rear

Pass 24 Nov 2022 50,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Pass 10 Dec 2021 50,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust middle and back box corroded and deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,187 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

rear water pipes leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2020 50,187 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded and deteriorating

rear water pipes leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2019 50,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside centre row ()

all four tyres perishing slightly on tread area

exhaust centre and rear box corroding and outer skin peeling

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

nearside and offside front upper suspension mount slight play

rear brake disks inner face corroding

slight damage to screen on nearside central

Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,661 miles

all five tyres cracking / perishing on tread area

both rear suspension arms corroding

catalyst heat shield missing

evidence of historical coolant leak in nearside rear corner of vehicle.

exhaust center and rear box outer skin corroding

general light corrosion at front

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front top mount slight play

nearside front wiper blade split slightly

offside rear brake pipe corroding

trim from offside front corner of front bumper missing

Pass 22 May 2017 49,290 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and back box outer skin corroded

Slight play in nsf drop link

Pass 16 May 2016 48,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 47,403 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 47,276 miles

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

centre section exhaust hanger broken

Fail 27 May 2014 47,276 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre section exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 May 2013 47,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 46,909 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 17 May 2011 45,595 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 46,595 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 45,452 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 45,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 May 2009 44,464 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 44,464 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 43,981 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 43,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 42,769 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 42,743 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 40,484 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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Y901 SNC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y901 SNC, 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 Y901 SNC registered?

Y901 SNC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y901 SNC shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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