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S47 KNV

1999 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,325 mi
Last recorded146,325 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 KNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 146,325 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 140,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 140,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 134,320 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s front top shocker

Pass 20 Nov 2012 134,320 miles

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

slight play in o/s front top shocker

Pass 18 Nov 2011 128,951 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 128,947 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 123,997 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 112,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

s.r.s. light staying on.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 116,742 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

s.r.s. light staying on.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 107,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 107,617 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Dec 2007 98,030 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Front part of exhaust system rusted. NOTE.

Left hand sunvisor not fully supported.

Rear brake pads low, advice replace in near future.

Tyre thred on spare tyre low. NOTE.

Fail 24 Dec 2007 98,025 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning light on

exhaust system badly corroded at first and second silencers

left hand sun visor not fully secure on inner mount

rear pads worn low advice replacement soon

spare tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 19 Dec 2006 86,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 86,729 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 78,124 miles

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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S47 KNV is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 118,464 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 S47 KNV, 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 27 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S47 KNV is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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