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W581 XKP

2000 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,940 mi
Last recorded168,940 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 168,940 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 2011 158,878 miles

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

oil leak from sump

spare tyre tread below 1.6mm

Fail 10 Dec 2011 158,648 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak from sump

spare tyre tread below 1.6mm

Pass 3 Dec 2010 142,529 miles

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

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

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

Hi-level brake lamp in-op.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 142,529 miles

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

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

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

Hi-level brake lamp in-op.

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 128,516 miles

ADVISE TO ADD DIESEL FUEL ADDATIVE TO FUEL / REF EMISSIONS

BODY WORK DAMAGED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR / MOVEMENT DEVELOPING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN/ ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

OIL LEVEL LOW

REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY UNBALANCED

TYRE SIZE 195 / 65 / 15

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 4 Dec 2009 128,516 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE TO ADD DIESEL FUEL ADDATIVE TO FUEL / REF EMISSIONS

BODY WORK DAMAGED

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR / MOVEMENT DEVELOPING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN/ ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

OIL LEVEL LOW

REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY UNBALANCED

TYRE SIZE 195 / 65 / 15

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 2 Dec 2008 111,174 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 111,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 96,336 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 109,185 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,223 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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W581 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W581 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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W581 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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