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X203 EKN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,381 mi
Last recorded142,381 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 142,381 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 in rear second row ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front flex brake pipe poor

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front flex brake pipe poor

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhust box (7.1.2)

brake pads wear indicator light on on dash

eml light on on dash

l/h and r/h rear shock covers poor

r/h headlamp beam image poor

rear brake pads very low

rear subframe moderatly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 136,033 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2016 136,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 132,567 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 132,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 125,017 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 125,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 21 Aug 2013 113,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 2 Sep 2011 98,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,900 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 91,857 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 91,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

child seats to 3 in rear

Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,584 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 8 Aug 2007 69,457 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X203 EKN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X203 EKN, 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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X203 EKN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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