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X921 VYJ

2000 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,840 mi
Last recorded175,840 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX921 VYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 175,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drop link has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 158,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 153,008 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front chassis corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin req checking (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres 205/60/15 old & cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2018 153,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure rusted away at top mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded not prescribed area

Offside Front chassis corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin req checking (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres 205/60/15 old & cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,633 miles

Offside Front Outer sill rusted & holed not persribed area

engine oil on min

Fail 4 Jan 2017 146,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill rusted & holed not persribed area

engine oil on min

Pass 11 Jan 2016 141,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 141,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 137,466 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox mount worn & knock

tyres 205/60r15 both front worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 131,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

boot occasional seats removed

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 13 Jan 2014 131,970 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

boot occasional seats removed

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Jan 2013 125,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 125,382 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 118,278 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

rear no plate worn

Fail 9 Jan 2012 118,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear no plate worn

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 111,070 miles

Oil leak

brakes front discs worn

front brake balance 20% out

Fail 10 Jan 2011 111,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

brakes front discs worn

Pass 8 Jan 2010 103,846 miles

rear no plate worn

Fail 4 Jan 2010 103,846 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate worn

Pass 23 Dec 2008 96,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear no plate worn

Fail 22 Dec 2008 96,036 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear no plate worn

Pass 19 Dec 2007 88,936 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 80,798 miles

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

tyres both rears outer walls worn

Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,437 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X921 VYJ is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X921 VYJ, 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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X921 VYJ is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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