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W257 YNK

2000 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

163,146 mi
Last recorded163,146 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 YNK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 163,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 163,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 156,629 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 156,625 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 145,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the rear seats have been removed so that it is not possible to check the seat belts

Fail 30 Jan 2014

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

the rear seats have been removed so that it is not possible to check the seat belts

Pass 7 Nov 2012 136,112 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2012 136,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear 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 1 Nov 2011 125,771 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wishbone bushes slight craking (both sides)

nsf headlamp condensated

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

osf wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear discs corroded

slight up and down movent at steering wheel

Pass 1 Nov 2011 125,771 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front wishbone bushes slight craking (both sides)

nsf headlamp condensated

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

osf wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear discs corroded

slight up and down movent at steering wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2011 125,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in nsf tyre tread

nsr tyre worn on inside edge

osf seat belt has slight tare

rear brake discs corroded

slight freeplay nsr wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 114,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 9 Aug 2010 114,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,519 miles

front exhaust flanges very rusty

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

n/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2009 102,519 miles

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

front exhaust flanges very rusty

front to rear brake pipes getting rusty

n/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2008 89,542 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 76,856 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 76,856 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 65,159 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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W257 YNK is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W257 YNK, 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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W257 YNK is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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