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Y989 KRD

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,942 mi
Last recorded148,942 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 KRD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 148,942 miles

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

engine oil leak

n/s rear shock absorber cover corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 148,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

n/s rear shock absorber cover corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 134,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

chassis rusty

oil leaks

rear seats not fitted

rear shock covers rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2011 134,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

chassis rusty

oil leaks

rear seats not fitted

rear shock covers rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2010 121,104 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear not fitted unable to check rear seatbelts

interior mirror missing

Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,368 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 113,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,931 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s drive shaft slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 93,912 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 93,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 86,063 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 86,063 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear seats not present, seatbelts not tested

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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Y989 KRD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y989 KRD, 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 Y989 KRD registered?

Y989 KRD is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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