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Y905 RNV

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,798 mi
Last recorded175,798 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 RNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 175,798 miles

corrosion starting on centre rear metal brake pipes

movement on top suspension leg mountings

rear brake pads getting down

small exhaust blow on near side rear exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2015 157,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroding at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mount bracket corroded and adrift but exhaust system still secure

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

rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2015 157,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear corroding at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mount bracket corroded and adrift but exhaust system still secure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 144,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,674 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2013 129,674 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,446 miles

Centre & rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Steering rack slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 117,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre & rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Steering rack slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 97,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in off side top suspension leg bush

small chip top right hand corner

Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,215 miles

movement in off side top suspension leg bush

small chip top right hand corner

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind to front brakes

Fail 6 Jan 2010 78,869 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind to front brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,487 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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Y905 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y905 RNV, 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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Y905 RNV is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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