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W457 TCY

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,728 mi
Last recorded112,728 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 TCY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 112,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure caracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/f idicator lense missing

Pass 23 Dec 2021 111,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,080 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 107,068 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,832 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 106,832 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear subframe support brackets (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,590 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split on ends

offside and nearside rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,095 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2014 105,589 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 105,589 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,756 miles

Crack in drivers side of windscreen but not in drivers view of the road.

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 103,740 miles

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

Crack in drivers side of windscreen but not in drivers view of the road.

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,397 miles

Both front brake disks starting to corrode.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 102,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front brake disks starting to corrode.

Both rear tyres perished.

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,922 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 100,295 miles

minor play in p/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,915 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,036 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor play in p/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,632 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 75,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,950 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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W457 TCY is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W457 TCY, 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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W457 TCY is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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