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P170 KSC

1996 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

181,429 mi
Last recorded181,429 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Alhambra165,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 KSC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 181,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 181,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 166,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 165,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2009 159,874 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 142,068 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 142,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 130,003 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 130,003 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 357,732 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 357,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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P170 KSC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1996 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 165,122 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 P170 KSC, 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 30 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P170 KSC is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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