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W488 BOA

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,129 mi
Last recorded194,129 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 BOA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 194,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

various corrosion underside of vehicle and inner and outer sills

Pass 1 Jun 2019 185,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to both outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2019 185,034 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 areas around jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill within 300mm of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to both outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2018 169,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hose ferrules corroded

sill sections corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 169,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hose ferrules corroded

sill sections corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 155,707 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test , dash lights effected by stop lights

Fail 5 May 2017 155,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test , dash lights effected by stop lights

Pass 1 Jun 2016 146,016 miles

slight play to both front top shock mounts

Fail 18 May 2016 146,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake pads required shortly

slight play to both front top shock mounts

Fail 19 May 2015 138,572 miles

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

Water in nearside front indicator lens,nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes required shortly,play to nearside front top shock mounting,rear brake pads required shortly,nearside outer sil and offside oter sil corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 138,572 miles

Water in nearside front indicator lens,nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes required shortly,play to nearside front top shock mounting,rear brake pads required shortly,nearside outer sil and offside oter sil corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 129,679 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 129,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 120,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 120,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 111,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 101,629 miles

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 7 May 2010 94,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 86,428 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 May 2008 77,458 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 68,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,014 miles

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 21 Apr 2006 53,932 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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W488 BOA is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W488 BOA, 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 W488 BOA registered?

W488 BOA is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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