MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak from sump
spare tyre tread below 1.6mm
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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