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W537 TTF

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

188,221 mi
Last recorded188,221 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 TTF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 188,221 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 13 Jul 2018 188,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 179,155 miles

Front Corrosion exists with 30cm of subframe/suspension mounting points

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 178,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Statutory seat belt missing Rear (removable seats) configuration is incorrect - seats in the wrong locations preventing correct testing of seat belts (5.1.1)

Front Corrosion exists with 30cm of subframe/suspension mounting points

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 167,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to both front outer chassis sections - within 30cm of subframe mounting

Upper Exhaust mounting is broken

Fail 21 Jun 2016 167,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to both front outer chassis sections - within 30cm of subframe mounting

Upper Exhaust mounting is broken

Pass 1 Jul 2015 158,804 miles

Front wiper blades are split

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 158,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper blades are split

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 148,730 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 148,724 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 131,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 131,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 121,087 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 121,087 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,824 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 115,824 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs poor

Pass 9 Jun 2010 106,208 miles

Advise rear number plate poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 106,208 miles

Advise rear number plate poor condition

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 97,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,451 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 86,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,857 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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W537 TTF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W537 TTF, 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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W537 TTF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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