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W596 EKE

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,239 mi
Last recorded187,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 EKE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 187,239 miles

nearside front constant velocity gaiter slightly damaged but preventing ingress of dirt, nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit, offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn, offside front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 165,895 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn. Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded. Nearside front inner constant velocity gaitor slightly damaged. Offside front wishbone ball joit dust cover slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 142,153 miles

front under chassis has surface rust. all brake pipes covered with sealants.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 142,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front under chassis has surface rust. all brake pipes covered with sealants.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 114,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 103,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 92,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 81,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 81,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 75,018 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 75,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 May 2007 67,082 miles

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

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

cracks in o/s/r tyre sidewall †slight play in both front top suspension mount

Pass 2 Jun 2006 58,393 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 58,392 miles

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

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

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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W596 EKE is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W596 EKE, 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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W596 EKE is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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