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V473 HCE

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 HCE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2012 102,052 miles

exh in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,395 miles

exh in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,555 miles

Battery insecure

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

advanced corrosion rear exhaust box clamp

battery tray corroded

offside number plate light lens cracked

offside track control arm rear bush slight deterioration

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

only 5 passenger seats fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,165 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT DISCS LIPPED, CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS

UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL NUTS AS COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 57,603 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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V473 HCE is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 V473 HCE, 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.

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What year was V473 HCE registered?

V473 HCE is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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