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W249 NBX

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

138,599 mi
Last recorded138,599 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 NBX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 138,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER CORRODING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer LAMP UNIT DAMAGED BUT HAS NO EFFECT ON ITS OPERATION

Rear REAR EXTRA SEATS MISSING

Fail 28 May 2022 138,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER CORRODING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer LAMP UNIT DAMAGED BUT HAS NO EFFECT ON ITS OPERATION

Rear REAR EXTRA SEATS MISSING

Pass 27 May 2021 133,199 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 133,198 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 128,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre very slight wear to edges

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear to edges and showing age cracks

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

exterior body damaged

Pass 20 May 2019 121,596 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exterior body damaged

under-side of vehicle showing surface corrosion to body and components

Pass 23 May 2018 113,761 miles

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to show age cracks

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exterior body damaged

recommend a wheel alignment

under-side of vehicle showing surface corrosion to body/components

Fail 18 May 2018 113,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cannot hear pump working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to show age cracks

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

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exterior body damaged

recommend a wheel alignment

under-side of vehicle showing surface corrosion to body/components

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,083 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 105,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,206 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 99,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,890 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,881 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,887 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front susp top mounts play

Pass 10 Jan 2012 68,188 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,258 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 62,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 55,269 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 55,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 49,509 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

all brake pipes under the vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2009 49,509 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all brake pipes under the vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2008 44,167 miles

centre exhaust silencer pipe cracked.

spare tyre found deflated.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,724 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 38,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 33,594 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 33,594 miles

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

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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W249 NBX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 W249 NBX, 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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W249 NBX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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