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W518 UBY

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,663 mi
Last recorded87,663 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 87,653 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,844 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 84,853 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 83,887 miles

wheel chair ramp corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,885 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

O/S/F Outer sill area is corroded

wheel chair ramp corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,605 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,605 miles

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

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 81,187 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,790 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,992 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 74,992 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 70,075 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,450 miles

COVER MISSING N/S REAR SEAT BELT CLIP

COVER SPLIT O/S FRONT BTM BALL JOINT

Fail 14 Aug 2006 62,450 miles

COVER MISSING N/S REAR SEAT BELT CLIP

COVER SPLIT O/S FRONT BTM BALL JOINT

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W518 UBY is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W518 UBY, 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 W518 UBY registered?

W518 UBY is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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