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W558 XGG

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,784 mi
Last recorded148,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 XGG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 148,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly warped

Fail 8 Jan 2012 148,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly warped

Pass 14 Jan 2011 129,899 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 120,396 miles

high level stoplamp inop

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2010 120,258 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

high level stoplamp inop

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2009 108,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 108,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 97,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 97,105 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 86,522 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,897 miles

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

rear centre high level brake lamp inop

windscreen damaged

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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W558 XGG 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 W558 XGG, 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 W558 XGG registered?

W558 XGG is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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