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Y945 DFC

2001 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,034 mi
Last recorded189,034 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY945 DFC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 189,034 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 189,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 174,747 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 164,504 miles

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

N/s door mirror is glass damaged

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2014 164,297 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/s door mirror is glass damaged

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2013 149,904 miles

O/s rear tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2013 149,904 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/s rear tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2012 135,760 miles

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2012 135,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2011

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 108,092 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 108,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,403 miles

Exhaust going rusty where centre meets rear box.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 76,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 52,327 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 52,327 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,708 miles

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

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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Y945 DFC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y945 DFC, 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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Y945 DFC is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 April 2001.

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