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W598 YKO

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,903 mi
Last recorded138,903 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 YKO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 138,903 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

inner sills corroded

rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 138,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear tyres worn on edge

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

inner sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 135,476 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND PERISHING

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 135,440 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND PERISHING

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 130,065 miles

see advisory test number 839079813174

Fail 29 Apr 2013 129,948 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 125,265 miles

all back 5 seats been removed

condensation o/s/f indicator

n/s wiper ripped and slight smear

slight cracking o/s/f brake hose

slight wear both bottom arm rear bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2012 125,265 miles

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

all back 5 seats been removed

condensation o/s/f indicator

n/s wiper ripped and slight smear

slight cracking o/s/f brake hose

slight wear both bottom arm rear bushes

Pass 6 May 2011 119,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear seats removed

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

general underside corrosion (no holes)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

n/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 28 Apr 2011 119,759 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear seats removed

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased

general underside corrosion (no holes)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

n/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 30 Apr 2010 113,255 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 113,255 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 104,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 89,182 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 89,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,136 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 74,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,440 miles

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

offside washer jet poor

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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W598 YKO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W598 YKO, 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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W598 YKO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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