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X197 UOW

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,859 mi
Last recorded197,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 UOW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 197,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 180,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 180,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2010 165,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/s/r tyre outter wall showing signs of wear due to tyre being run flat at some time.

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 165,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/s/r tyre outter wall showing signs of wear due to tyre being run flat at some time.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 152,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2009 151,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 140,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate damaged

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

offside repeter light lens missing

Fail 6 Nov 2008 140,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate damaged

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

offside repeter light lens missing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 127,583 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 127,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 112,720 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 112,720 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 101,682 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

o/s/r tyre cut in tread area

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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X197 UOW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X197 UOW, 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 X197 UOW registered?

X197 UOW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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