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W689 YKO

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,466 mi
Last recorded189,466 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW689 YKO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 189,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 185,069 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 185,054 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 181,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 179,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 176,262 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 170,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 163,867 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 163,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 154,868 miles

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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W689 YKO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W689 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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What year was W689 YKO registered?

W689 YKO is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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