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X413 VJN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,125 mi
Last recorded101,125 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX413 VJN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,125 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 101,132 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 101,125 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,900 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,143 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,808 miles

advise centre exhaust box

advise engine management light on

advise front tracking

advise nearside top shock support mount

advise offside front tyre on legal limits

Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,807 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise centre exhaust box

advise engine management light on

advise front tracking

advise nearside top shock support mount

advise offside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,554 miles

advise both front tyres wear inner edge

advise front brake disc

advise front tracking

advise no seats fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,105 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seats Fitted Wrong Sides

Fail 31 Jul 2009 56,697 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,631 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,962 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 42,886 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,886 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,079 miles

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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X413 VJN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X413 VJN, 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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What year was X413 VJN registered?

X413 VJN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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