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W717 PPB

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 PPB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2019

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,737 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 135,869 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,465 miles

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

both front top mounts have play

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 131,500 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 128,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2014 128,209 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2012 126,800 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 124,200 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2010 122,108 miles

play in o/s track rod end to limits

Pass 10 Sep 2009 119,342 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 116,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 113,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 109,831 miles

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

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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W717 PPB is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W717 PPB, 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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W717 PPB is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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