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X943 VUA

2000 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,049 mi
Last recorded169,049 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Alhambra114,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 VUA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 169,049 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

crack in front screen

front wiper(s)smeary

Pass 8 May 2017 168,308 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front both sides, excessive corrosion on outer sills not within prescribed area

Front both sides, wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom corner (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished, cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 167,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 166,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking up

both wiper blades split

nearside and offside front outer door sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 165,426 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

flat spots in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 164,633 miles

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 23 Apr 2013 164,620 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 1 Feb 2012 163,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 163,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2011 157,720 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2010 149,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 146,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 136,668 miles

air needed in nearside tyre [low]

Fail 29 Jan 2008 136,668 miles

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

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

air needed in nearside tyre [low]

Pass 14 Nov 2006 129,511 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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X943 VUA is a 2000 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X943 VUA, 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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What year was X943 VUA registered?

X943 VUA is a 2000 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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