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W488 XKP

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,286 mi
Last recorded118,286 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 118,286 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 115,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 113,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edge

Fail 22 Jun 2009 113,571 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 105,729 miles

advisorys on test 244959268492

Fail 17 Jun 2008 105,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

sirface corrosion on n/s and o/s/r small metal brake pipes

slight pitting on n/s main metal brake pipe

small stone chip in n/s of windscreen

surface corrosion on metal end of n/s and o/s/r inner flexi brake pipes.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 100,193 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 100,190 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2006 96,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W488 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W488 XKP registered?

W488 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W488 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 XKP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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