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X173 JMW

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,928 mi
Last recorded55,928 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 JMW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

metal cover underside can not fully inspect

rear of vehicle modified to fit ramp

sills have corrosion not excessive

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,241 miles

2 sets of number plates fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 54,241 miles

2 sets of number plates fitted

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,885 miles

2nd set of plates fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 45,880 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

2nd set of plates fitted

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 44,609 miles

2nd set of plates provided

Front wipers are wearing

Pass 13 May 2015 43,846 miles

N/S/F tyre has small split

front number plate has small damage

rear seat belt webbing split on wheel chair fitting

Pass 9 May 2014 42,331 miles

Front number plate cracked

N/S/F Tyre perishing

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 May 2013 41,086 miles

r tyres perishing

Pass 24 May 2012 39,438 miles

condition of n/s mirror

tyres perishing

Pass 26 May 2011 38,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 May 2010 36,248 miles

f no plate condition

f tyres wearing on inner edges on limit

wheel alignment

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,975 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 27,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,623 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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X173 JMW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X173 JMW, 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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X173 JMW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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