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X144 SKJ

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,128 mi
Last recorded123,128 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 SKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 123,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 May 2015 123,128 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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 May 2014 117,806 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 117,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,838 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 17 May 2012 96,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 90,557 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 90,557 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 87,187 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded. small hole in middle exhaust section.

Fail 17 May 2010 87,185 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded. small hole in middle exhaust section.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 82,040 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 72,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Oct 2008 72,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,247 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 56,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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X144 SKJ is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X144 SKJ, 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 X144 SKJ registered?

X144 SKJ is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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