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Y907 ABC

2001 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,360 mi
Last recorded159,360 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY907 ABC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 159,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 155,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 150,570 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2014 142,194 miles

Both rear tyres showing cracks.

General corrosion to undercarriage and components.

NSF and OSF lower rear wishbone bushes perishing.

NSF and OSF tyres wearing thin and also showing cracks.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Undercarriage front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. Numerous metal brake pipes greased not allowing complete inspection.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 142,194 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres showing cracks.

General corrosion to undercarriage and components.

NSF and OSF lower rear wishbone bushes perishing.

NSF and OSF tyres wearing thin and also showing cracks.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Undercarriage front to rear metal brake pipe corroded. Numerous metal brake pipes greased not allowing complete inspection.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 133,815 miles

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

General corrosion to undercarriage and components.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Some metal brake pipes greased not allowing complete inspection.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 124,303 miles

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

NSF and OSF brake pipes have been greased not allowing complete inspection.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,315 miles

tyre at rear starting to crack on tread,near side

Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 104,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 97,382 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 97,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside wiper blade rubber torn.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,143 miles

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

cut in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear door damaged

osf flexi hose has tape round it securing a wire

Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,618 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 81,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 73,138 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 16 May 2006 73,138 miles

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

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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Y907 ABC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y907 ABC, 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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Y907 ABC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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