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X854 WAU

2000 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,790 mi
Last recorded155,790 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX854 WAU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 155,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

different size tyres fitted front & rear axles [not to be mixed on same axle]

play at both front strut top m ountings

Fail 13 Sep 2018 155,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

different size tyres fitted front & rear axles [not to be mixed on same axle]

play at both front strut top m ountings

Pass 13 Sep 2017 147,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer c.v boot small cut

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber shrouds damaged/corroded

both rear tyres cracking inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2017 147,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer c.v boot small cut

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both rear shock absorber shrouds damaged/corroded

both rear tyres cracking inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2017 147,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel OFFSIDE CABLE BROKEN (3.1.6b)

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

Front FRONT OF CHASSIS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

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

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

Nearside Rear SILL CORRODED

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

Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 139,773 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 133,782 miles

Child seat fitted

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 128,400 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 125,206 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,891 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 117,446 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 117,446 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 111,703 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 111,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,838 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 99,362 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,001 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 81,251 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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X854 WAU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X854 WAU, 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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X854 WAU is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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