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YJ51 MVT

2001 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

213,719 mi
Last recorded213,719 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 MVT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 213,719 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both sides outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 213,719 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both sides outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 197,254 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

both sides outer sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2017 197,254 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sides outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 172,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 152,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 152,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 139,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 129,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 115,344 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 115,344 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 102,354 miles

Intercooler showing signs of oil contamination

Rear center stop light not working

Rear seats removed from vehicle

Timing belt history unknown

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,698 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,386 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 54,872 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 54,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YJ51 MVT is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YJ51 MVT, 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 YJ51 MVT registered?

YJ51 MVT is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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