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X438 KRW

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,488 mi
Last recorded178,488 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 KRW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 178,488 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 169,000 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres shoulders worn

Fail 31 Jan 2017 168,999 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

front tyres shoulders worn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 160,354 miles

Nearside Rear shocker outer cover corroded

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

Offside Rear shocker outer cover corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 152,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 141,905 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s mirrir glass slightly damaged

o/s/f sill edge damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2013 134,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv antiroll bars corroded

adv circumfrential corrosion to rear brake discs

adv rearmost seats not in operation

Pass 27 Jan 2012 126,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv anti roll bars corroded

adv circumfrential corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2011 119,160 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 119,142 miles

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

adv o/s and n/s front chassis with some corrosion

adv o/s door mirror cracked

adv o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 110,766 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 110,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adv unable to see rear inner brake discs/advise they are checked with wheels removed

Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,929 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 102,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

Pass 28 Jan 2008 94,809 miles

adv o/s rear tyre close to limit

adv slight blow/rear exhaust joint

Fail 28 Jan 2008 94,809 miles

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

adv o/s rear tyre close to limit

adv slight blow/rear exhaust joint

Pass 2 Feb 2007 86,752 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 27 Jan 2006 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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X438 KRW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X438 KRW, 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 X438 KRW registered?

X438 KRW is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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