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W609 XKP

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

175,187 mi
Last recorded175,187 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 XKP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 175,187 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 175,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

driver seat not secure slight.

near side door view mirror not secure.

stone chip on front windscreen off side swept area.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 163,304 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 163,304 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 156,456 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 156,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 145,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 145,018 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 145,018 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 133,537 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 133,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 120,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 111,339 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 111,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 96,617 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 96,617 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 95,345 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 90,923 miles

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

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test seat belts not checked

Fail 28 Mar 2006 90,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear seats not fitted at time of test [seat belts not tested]

o/s/r seat belt webbing slightly damaged

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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W609 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W609 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 W609 XKP registered?

W609 XKP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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