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W449 XKP

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,003 mi
Last recorded149,003 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 149,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 149,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 136,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 136,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 128,176 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 128,115 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 121,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 113,165 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,977 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both rear steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2009 105,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both rear steel brake pipes to flexible hoses are corroding

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2008 103,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,194 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 94,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 82,607 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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W449 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W449 XKP, 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 W449 XKP registered?

W449 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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