CarVerify

Free Car Check

V156 DJU

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,698 mi
Last recorded131,698 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 DJU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,698 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 131,698 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 126,774 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 126,669 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded In the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,733 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded but not excessively

both rear break flexys corroded on metal ends

full exhaust system in poor condition

nearside front brake flexy slightly perished

Fail 4 Nov 2014 120,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded but not excessively

both rear break flexys corroded on metal ends

full exhaust system in poor condition

nearside front brake flexy slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 119,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,999 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 116,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 114,321 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 114,321 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 112,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 112,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 108,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 105,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 102,968 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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
Full Seat Alhambra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V156 DJU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 114,901 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 V156 DJU, 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 26 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V156 DJU?

You can check the full history of V156 DJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V156 DJU registered?

V156 DJU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V156 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V156 DJU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V156 DJU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V156 DJU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.