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X732 MKN

2000 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

228,593 mi
Last recorded228,593 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX732 MKN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 228,593 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear outter edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill has welding repair

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 225,633 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 219,009 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 219,009 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 211,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 211,986 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 194,364 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 12 Sep 2012 174,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 158,702 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 158,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

damage to both sills

front number plate damaged

rust forming on rear discs

rust forming on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2010 139,748 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 139,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

engine oil light on at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2009 130,855 miles

3 x rear seats missing at time of test

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

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

both rear suspension arms very rusty

slight lift in n/s top strut mount when jacked up

Fail 18 Aug 2009 130,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

3 x rear seats missing at time of test

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

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

both rear suspension arms very rusty

slight lift in n/s top strut mount when jacked up

Pass 3 Sep 2008 113,044 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 113,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 94,087 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 94,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f drop link

some play in both front top shocker bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2006 77,839 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 77,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 69,515 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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X732 MKN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 X732 MKN, 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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X732 MKN is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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