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W656 SVF

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

212,815 mi
Last recorded212,815 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 SVF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 212,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 198,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 191,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 186,905 miles

Both front top strut mounts have slight play.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 186,887 miles

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

Both front top strut mounts have slight play.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 182,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 175,176 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 168,420 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 160,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 148,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 129,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 107,332 miles

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

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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W656 SVF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W656 SVF, 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 W656 SVF registered?

W656 SVF is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W656 SVF safe to buy?

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