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W449 HDX

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

207,163 mi
Last recorded207,163 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 HDX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 207,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 201,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 193,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 186,955 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 174,384 miles

Offside front tyre edges devoid of tread

Rear exhaust deteriorating and has minor leak of gases

Fail 28 Oct 2015 174,380 miles

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

Offside front tyre edges devoid of tread

Rear exhaust deteriorating and has minor leak of gases

Pass 4 Nov 2014 165,422 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 165,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 156,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

rear high level light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2013 156,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

rear high level light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2012 148,402 miles

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

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

rear coil spring fitted upside down

rear high level light not working

Fail 23 Oct 2012 148,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear coil spring fitted upside down

rear high level light not working

Pass 10 Oct 2011 140,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 129,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 119,331 miles

knocking noise from nearside rear coil spring

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre pressures low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 77,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

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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W449 HDX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W449 HDX, 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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W449 HDX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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