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W459 XKR

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

221,607 mi
Last recorded221,607 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 221,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 221,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 208,918 miles

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

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 31 Mar 2014 193,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slightly pershied outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 179,832 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 179,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 164,323 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 153,724 miles

3 child seats are fitted on rear seats

3rd row seats are not in up wright postion

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 153,494 miles

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

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

3 child seats are fitted on rear seats

3rd row seats are not in up wright postion

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 147,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

general wear on all discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

no hi level brake light working

no n/s/r fog light working

odd stickers on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of front susp. areas

rear most seats folded away

slight damage to both lower sils lower lips

slight movement in o/s/f susp.

slight play in n/s/f steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 147,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general wear on all discs

metal brake pipes getting rusty in places

no hi level brake light working

no n/s/r fog light working

odd stickers on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of front susp. areas

rear most seats folded away

slight damage to both lower sils lower lips

slight movement in o/s/f susp.

slight play in n/s/f steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 139,426 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 139,426 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 123,232 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 112,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 17 Mar 2006 104,840 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 104,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W459 XKR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W459 XKR, 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 W459 XKR registered?

W459 XKR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W459 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W459 XKR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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