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X235 XAL

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,648 mi
Last recorded99,648 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 XAL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,648 miles

Centre Rear seat not fitted at time of test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 99,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear seat not fitted at time of test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,057 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 24 Jul 2015 91,057 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,149 miles

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

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

only 4 seat fitted in rear at time of test

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,141 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

engine light on

front wipers split

only 4 seat fitted in rear at time of test

slight play offside steering arm

strong advise front antiroll bar D rubbers worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,760 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,760 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,375 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

strong advise nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2012 71,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine light on

strong advise nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside steering arm slight play

only 4 seats fitted in rear at time of test

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front D rubbers

slight side wall damage nearside rear tyre

spare tyre flat

unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside steering arm slight play

only 4 seats fitted in rear at time of test

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in front D rubbers

slight side wall damage nearside rear tyre

spare tyre flat

unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,331 miles

Both inner steering rack joint have slight play.

Centre seat middle row missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres speed ratings differ.

Small cut in tread nearside front tyre.

Spare tyre flat and unsafe for use.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both inner steering rack joint have slight play.

Centre seat middle row missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres speed ratings differ.

Small cut in tread nearside front tyre.

Spare tyre flat and unsafe for use.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,084 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,084 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,742 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 44,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,077 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2006 41,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s door mirror damaged

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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X235 XAL is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X235 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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X235 XAL is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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