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X526 HLP

2000 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,777 mi
Last recorded161,777 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 HLP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 161,777 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 146,163 miles

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

front discs poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2013 146,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2012 139,105 miles

engine oil leaks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 131,904 miles

slight corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 117,813 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 22 Aug 2009 101,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 82,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,537 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 64,537 miles

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

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

damage to alloy rims †catalyst heat sheild insecure †exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,526 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 58,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X526 HLP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X526 HLP, 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 X526 HLP registered?

X526 HLP is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 November 2000.

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