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S563 XPU

1999 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,712 mi
Last recorded146,712 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra118,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 XPU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 146,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside outer sill rusty

Fail 14 Jul 2014 146,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside outer sill rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 141,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2013 141,388 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 127,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 127,685 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,218 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe forward union corroded

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 114,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe forward union corroded

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 110,847 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 106,314 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

handbrake main cable spring broken

Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,555 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 95,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 90,956 miles

center seat center row not fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2006 90,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

center seat center row not fitted

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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S563 XPU is a 1999 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S563 XPU, 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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What year was S563 XPU registered?

S563 XPU is a 1999 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S563 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S563 XPU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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