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W493 BVX

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,916 mi
Last recorded102,916 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 BVX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 102,916 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 82,178 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 82,178 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2009

Both rear tyres outer edge slightly cracking

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009

Both rear tyres outer edge slightly cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2008 156,770 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 133,875 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 119,769 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 119,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 81,021 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 81,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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)

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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W493 BVX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W493 BVX, 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 W493 BVX registered?

W493 BVX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W493 BVX safe to buy?

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