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X68 EKJ

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,056 mi
Last recorded96,056 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 EKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 96,056 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

engine MIL light on

Fail 31 May 2012 96,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

engine MIL light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,294 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 76,847 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,353 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,293 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,965 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 50,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,627 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 44,627 miles

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

unable to test rear seat belts because of baby seats.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,478 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 37,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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X68 EKJ is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X68 EKJ, 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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X68 EKJ is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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