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X559 LDU

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

155,357 mi
Last recorded155,357 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 LDU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 155,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 149,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 149,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in top strut top mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2015 144,097 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 144,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 133,006 miles

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

both welded areas very heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2014 133,006 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 122,811 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 122,811 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,408 miles

osr and osr extra seat belts not checked due to child car seats fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2012 112,408 miles

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

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

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

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

osr and osr extra seat belts not checked due to child car seats fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 105,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,146 miles

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

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

parking brake outer cable starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jun 2009 93,146 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both parking brake cables starting to corrode

Pass 27 May 2008 93,065 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 93,065 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 86,461 miles

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

front flexi hoses starting to perish

rear tyres wearing & feathering on edges

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,461 miles

front flexi hoses starting to perish

rear tyres wearing & feathering on edges

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 21 Jun 2006 74,559 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r

front flexis starting to perish

front tyres wearing on edges

pad wear wires broken

Fail 21 Jun 2006 74,559 miles

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

baby seat fitted to n/s/r

front flexis starting to perish

front tyres wearing on edges

pad wear wires broken

Pass 1 Jul 2005 63,208 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 63,208 miles

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

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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X559 LDU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X559 LDU, 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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X559 LDU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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