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W138 YKO

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,796 mi
Last recorded126,796 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 YKO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2013 126,796 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ex rusty by front joint but passable

n/s & o/s outer sills weak & rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE

noise from front suspenson but no movement found

Pass 19 Sep 2013 126,796 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ex rusty by front joint but passable

n/s & o/s outer sills weak & rusty ONLY JUST PASSABLE

noise from front suspenson but no movement found

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,258 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

adv ised under side of vehicle showing corrosion to suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2011 112,304 miles

front wiper blades worn but ok for now

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,689 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 99,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 91,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,747 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 70,890 miles

air bag light on

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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W138 YKO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W138 YKO, 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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W138 YKO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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