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2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

197,637 mi
Last recorded197,637 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX404 VPN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 197,637 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Front inner rack ball joint slight play

Fail 22 Feb 2016 197,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner rack ball joint slight play

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 188,411 miles

nearside front link rod boot wearing,front suspension arm bushes wearing,brake hoses wearing,slight play in steering+joints,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding,brake discs wearing,suspension modified

Fail 12 Feb 2015 188,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front link rod boot wearing,front suspension arm bushes wearing,brake hoses wearing,slight play in steering+joints,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding,brake discs wearing,suspension modified

Fail 13 Feb 2014 179,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 179,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 169,354 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 162,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 162,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 162,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 153,454 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 139,197 miles

gearbox lower stabiliser mount has deterioration in bush

Fail 5 Oct 2009 138,918 miles

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

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

fuel filter housing bracket slightly damaged recommend replacing

gearbox lower stabiliser mount has deterioration in bush

Fail 14 Oct 2008 125,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise vin number on previous MOT certificate is incorrect omitted seventh digit number 7 has been corrected on vts this MOT

o/s/f anti roll bar droplink upper gaitor split

Pass 14 Oct 2008 125,249 miles

advise vin number on previous MOT certificate is incorrect omitted seventh digit number 7 has been corrected on vts this MOT

o/s/f anti roll bar droplink upper gaitor split

Pass 19 Oct 2007 112,599 miles

all tyres wearing low on edges

front brake discs wearing thin

possible minor exhaust leak from manifold

Fail 19 Oct 2007 112,599 miles

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

all tyres wearing low on edges

front brake discs wearing thin

possible minor exhaust leak from manifold

Pass 17 Oct 2006 100,408 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise wipers slow in operation

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp o/s most

Fail 17 Oct 2006 100,408 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 83,755 miles

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

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

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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X404 VPN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X404 VPN, 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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X404 VPN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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