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W186 ULW

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 ULW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2019 121,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 115,679 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 115,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,352 miles

under tray fitted

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,776 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,776 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 98,968 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 93,540 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 93,539 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 87,383 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 87,383 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 80,070 miles

front reg plate slight damged

Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,626 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 62,149 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,134 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,481 miles

N/S/F Tyre Need Attention .

Rear Seat Missing .

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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W186 ULW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W186 ULW, 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 W186 ULW registered?

W186 ULW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 August 2000.

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