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W472 XKP

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,899 mi
Last recorded176,899 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 176,899 miles

Central Rear General Corrosion to Rear Axle and Rear Sill Areas

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Brake Lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 176,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Central Rear General Corrosion to Rear Axle and Rear Sill Areas

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Handbrake Linkage required freeing off (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 166,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 156,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 156,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 146,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 146,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 139,661 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 139,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 129,728 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 129,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 119,337 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 190,054 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 109,050 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,060 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 98,057 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 87,810 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 87,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,933 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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W472 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W472 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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W472 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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