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W615 XKR

2000 Seat Alhambra

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,171 mi
Last recorded46,171 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust section deterioating

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,572 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 91,572 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,957 miles

front tyres poor on inner & outer edges

outer skin on middle box hanging off

rear tyres age cracking & getting poor

Fail 21 Jul 2011 87,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres poor on inner & outer edges

outer skin on middle box hanging off

rear tyres age cracking & getting poor

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,369 miles

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED.

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING AND WEARING LOW ACROSS THE TREAD.

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,124 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING & SIDE WALLS POOR.ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 80,124 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES AGE CRACKING & SIDE WALLS POOR.ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 73,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,265 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 69,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 64,123 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 64,123 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

CAT HEAT SHIELD LOOSE.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT TYRES BOTH ON 3MM

Pass 19 Jul 2005 56,961 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTRE REAR SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

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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W615 XKR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W615 XKR, 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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W615 XKR is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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