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X219 XAL

2000 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

235,399 mi
Last recorded235,399 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX219 XAL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 235,399 miles

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

n/s/f brake hose cracking

rear brake pipes/hoses heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 235,399 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake hose cracking

rear brake pipes/hoses heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 227,967 miles

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

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

unable to test rear,rear seat belts as seats were not present

Fail 22 Aug 2013 227,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to test rear,rear seat belts as seats were not present

Pass 31 Aug 2012 213,126 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 213,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 200,019 miles

both front brake flexie hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre may be puncher'd

o/s/r brake pipe in swing arm getting into poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2010 185,693 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 172,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 160,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 147,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 123,645 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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X219 XAL is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X219 XAL, 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 X219 XAL registered?

X219 XAL is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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