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W588 XKP

2000 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,236 mi
Last recorded113,236 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,236 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,519 miles

n/s/r disk/n/s/f track rodend/n/s/f tyre/rear number plate

Fail 6 Aug 2012 11,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r disk/n/s/f track rodend/n/s/f tyre/rear number plate

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,972 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,562 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 82,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,860 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 76,860 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,991 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 65,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 57,785 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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W588 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Green 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 W588 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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What year was W588 XKP registered?

W588 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W588 XKP safe to buy?

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