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W495 XKP

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,297 mi
Last recorded172,297 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 172,297 miles

Front slight play in top strut mounts

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake feels tight

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

hand brake warning light staying on

Fail 8 Mar 2016 171,041 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 13 May 2015 165,354 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 165,354 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 155,024 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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2014 155,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 142,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside top mount washer corroded..unable to see nearside top mountinf//rear brake piping rusted...rear no plate poor condition.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 142,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside top mount washer corroded..unable to see nearside top mountinf//rear brake piping rusted...rear no plate poor condition.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 131,442 miles

rear no plate deterioated..top plates rusted on front suspension top metal washers.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 131,442 miles

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

rear no plate deterioated..top plates rusted on front suspension top metal washers.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 122,745 miles

we note front top suspension mounting top supports rusted..[viewed under bonnet]

Pass 20 Apr 2010 112,908 miles

small chips noted in screen...

Fail 16 Apr 2009 104,929 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box/pipe rusted..starting to leak...offside w/wash jet poor output

Pass 16 Apr 2009 104,929 miles

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

centre exhaust box/pipe rusted..starting to leak...offside w/wash jet poor output

Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,536 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 96,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 88,836 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 88,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 75,861 miles

both front tyres worn on limit and should be replaced as soon as possible.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 75,861 miles

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

both front tyres worn on limit and should be replaced as soon as possible.

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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W495 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 55%.

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 W495 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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W495 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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