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X282 EKN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,277 mi
Last recorded150,277 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 150,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jan 2016 150,277 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2014 143,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 136,005 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)

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

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracked in tread

Fail 29 Oct 2013 136,005 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

battery loose

hand brake cable return spring broken

nearside rear tyre getting low and cracked in tread

Pass 13 Nov 2012 127,616 miles

throttle function very poor

Fail 12 Nov 2012 127,615 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 118,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 118,206 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 109,142 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 101,110 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 101,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 87,926 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 73,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,620 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 57,617 miles

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

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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X282 EKN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red 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 X282 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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X282 EKN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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