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W365 SMO

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,209 mi
Last recorded189,209 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW365 SMO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 189,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 181,045 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 180,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 170,883 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake disc's slightly worn.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 170,837 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake disc's slightly worn.

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 159,305 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 144,988 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED(CRACKED).

THE OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 134,543 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 123,034 miles

THE OFFSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTING IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT WEAR .

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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W365 SMO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W365 SMO, 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 W365 SMO registered?

W365 SMO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W365 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W365 SMO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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