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X196 EAN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,312 mi
Last recorded108,312 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 EAN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 108,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 108,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 103,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm and distorted (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 99,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished 215/55 x 16 97 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm 215/55 x 17 97 h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 94,833 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 94,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,498 miles

CORROSION, front nearside outrigger has corrosion around exsisting hole, rubber grummet missing.stucture still solid.

corrosion to inner sills, and chassis.

exhaust system corroded , mountings in poor condition.

front chassis has corrosion around hole , structure still solid.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 91,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

CORROSION, front nearside outrigger has corrosion around exsisting hole, rubber grummet missing.stucture still solid.

corrosion to inner sills, and chassis.

exhaust system corroded , mountings in poor condition.

front chassis has corrosion around hole , structure still solid.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 30 May 2017 88,850 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,119 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 75,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2014 75,424 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

outer casing corroded on rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,150 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 56,150 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 52,779 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 52,739 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,946 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)

dirt shield on catalytic converter loose

small cuts in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,842 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,183 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

spare tyre cut to cords in tread

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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X196 EAN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X196 EAN, 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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X196 EAN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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