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X247 FDL

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,470 mi
Last recorded125,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 FDL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 111,216 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear silencer clamp missing but still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2012 96,825 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear silencer clamp missing but still secure

Fail 16 Sep 2011 89,587 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 89,587 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,574 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear seat has been removed.

Slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Unable to check nearside middle,centre middle & offside rear seat belts, due to car presented with child seats in position.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 73,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Unable to check nearside middle,centre middle & offside rear seat belts, due to car presented with child seats in position.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 60,089 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 50,968 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 42,603 miles

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)

slight weather damage to rear number plate

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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X247 FDL is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X247 FDL, 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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X247 FDL is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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