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W677 YKO

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

165,094 mi
Last recorded165,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW677 YKO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 165,094 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 165,091 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 150,751 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes rusted center

child seat fitted

drivers seat after locked in position still has slight movement

Fail 27 Jun 2017 150,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsf inner sill and chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering osf chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes rusted center

child seat fitted

drivers seat after locked in position still has slight movement

Pass 5 Jul 2016 140,969 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 140,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 130,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 117,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 117,640 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 106,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

offside chassis to outrigger corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2013 106,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

offside chassis to outrigger corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight exhaust blow front box,

Fail 27 Apr 2012 513,549 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight exhaust blow front box,

Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,624 miles

baby seat fitted n/s/r

middle seat centre row missing

slight scoring front brake discs

slight sidewall splits both rear tyres 195/65/15 reinforced

Fail 28 Apr 2011 89,624 miles

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

middle seat centre row missing

slight scoring front brake discs

slight sidewall splits both rear tyres 195/65/15 reinforced

Pass 1 May 2010 83,003 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,003 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 1 May 2009 77,266 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 77,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,604 miles

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

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

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Fail 25 Apr 2008 72,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

slight play o/s steering rack arm

Pass 27 Apr 2007 68,579 miles

covers over both front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

off side rear rear seat not fitted at time of test

slight damage to nearside door sill

Fail 27 Apr 2007 68,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

covers over both front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

off side rear rear seat missing at time of test

slight damage to near side door sill

Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,270 miles

both rear inner wings have covers over them and can not see correctly

near side door sill front end slight damage

off side rear/rear seat missing

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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W677 YKO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W677 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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W677 YKO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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