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X126 XBX

2000 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,314 mi
Last recorded171,314 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 171,314 miles

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 6 Feb 2013 171,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 136,421 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 136,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,302 miles

advise corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,708 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,696 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

coolant heater under vehicle emitting lots of smoke

Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,765 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 52,504 miles

advise lift in offside front and near side front top shocker mounts

Pass 2 Feb 2006 47,481 miles

Front brake discs in poor corroded condition.

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

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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X126 XBX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X126 XBX, 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 X126 XBX registered?

X126 XBX is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X126 XBX safe to buy?

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