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W153 PRF

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,431 mi
Last recorded112,431 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 PRF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 112,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion sills

exhaust mount broken

Fail 13 Jul 2015 107,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion sills

exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,580 miles

center and rear exhust deterated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,547 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 6 Aug 2012 95,547 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,232 miles

play in front top shock mounts

slight play osf anti roll link

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,817 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 15 Nov 2010 87,799 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 12 Nov 2009 82,711 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 11 Nov 2008 78,695 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,695 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,350 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 64,228 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 64,220 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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W153 PRF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W153 PRF, 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 W153 PRF registered?

W153 PRF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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