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W472 SJF

2000 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,873 mi
Last recorded173,873 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 SJF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 173,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 170,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 158,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both windscreen wiperblades split but is still able to clear the screen at the time of the test

corrosion forming within the nearside rear wheel arch

offside corner of the rear bumper covered with tape at the time of the test

offside rear seat missing at the time of the test

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

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 6 Feb 2013 158,297 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both windscreen wiperblades split but is still able to clear the screen at the time of the test

corrosion forming within the nearside rear wheel arch

offside corner of the rear bumper covered with tape at the time of the test

offside rear seat missing at the time of the test

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

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 13 Feb 2012 145,422 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate

child seat on the nearside rear seat not secured at the time of the test

nearside rear wheel arch corroding no sharp edges at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 18 Feb 2011 134,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 121,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 109,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 109,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 98,046 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer clamp / sleeve loose

Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,996 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 87,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W472 SJF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W472 SJF, 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 W472 SJF registered?

W472 SJF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W472 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W472 SJF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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