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P15 KAP

1998 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,534 mi
Last recorded167,534 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Alhambra124,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 KAP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 167,534 miles

Front bumper & grill damaged.

Front ind bulbs.

N/s/f wheel rim damaged.

N/s/r lamp unit & wing damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 160,544 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 160,544 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 156,678 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 153,754 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cenre rear forward facing rear seat belt missing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 153,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cenre rear forward facing rear seat belt missing

Pass 19 Apr 2008 150,567 miles

4 rear seats and seat belts removed.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 150,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

4 rear seats and seat belts removed.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 145,406 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 145,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 131,926 miles

3 rear seats missing at time of test.

front indicators fading.

nearside front tread worn close to limit.

Fail 19 Apr 2006 131,926 miles

3 rear seats missing at time of test.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front indicators fading.

nearside front tread worn close to limit.

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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P15 KAP is a 1998 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 124,274 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 P15 KAP, 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 28 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P15 KAP registered?

P15 KAP is a 1998 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P15 KAP safe to buy?

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