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W412 PFX

2000 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,724 mi
Last recorded58,724 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW412 PFX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,724 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 58,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,998 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust centre and rear silencers are corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper is smearing slightly

Offside front outer sill is corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 55,998 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust centre and rear silencers are corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wiper is smearing slightly

Offside front outer sill is corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,568 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outerside wall but not down to cords

slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill

Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f tyre has a cut on outerside wall but not down to cords

slight corrosion o/s/f outer sill

Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,421 miles

Centre silencer heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,421 miles

Centre silencer heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished in sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,749 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer wall split and perished

only three passenger seats fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,992 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 38,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

slight play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Fail 26 Mar 2010 34,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on sidewall

slight play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,363 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished in sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,896 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 27,896 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 23,143 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,432 miles

front brake imbalance

offside front tyre worn on edge

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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W412 PFX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W412 PFX, 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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W412 PFX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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