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X403 EKN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,298 mi
Last recorded171,298 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX403 EKN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 171,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 165,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 153,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 145,561 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 135,003 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Only one rear seat fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 124,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 124,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 111,112 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside rearmost seat not fitted

some deterioration to rear no plate

Fail 18 Jan 2010 111,112 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside rearmost seat not fitted

some deterioration to rear no plate

Pass 21 Jan 2009 99,476 miles

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

some deterioration to rear no plate

Fail 20 Jan 2009 99,476 miles

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

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

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

some deterioration to rear no plate

Pass 22 Jan 2008 85,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 71,926 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 71,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,237 miles

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

offside rear seat not fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2006 58,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside rear seat not fitted

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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X403 EKN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X403 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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X403 EKN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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