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S12 FFA

2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,570 mi
Last recorded191,570 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE119,976 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 FFA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI SE
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 191,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn from inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 181,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 173,764 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 173,764 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 163,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 141,091 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 141,091 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 110,964 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 110,964 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 109,542 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 91,422 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI SE?

Based on 323 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
8,311
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9
position lamp(s) not working 9
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated 7
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 6
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S12 FFA is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 119,976 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI SE fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S12 FFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI SE typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S12 FFA registered?

S12 FFA is a 2001 Seat Alhambra TDI SE, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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