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AF04 XHW

2004 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,783 mi
Last recorded174,783 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XHW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 174,783 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 174,783 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of subframe outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of subframe outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 159,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 152,895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 146,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 140,759 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 140,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,290 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 132,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 101,287 miles

slight lift in both front suspension bushs

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,942 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted in all 3 rear seats, adult seatbelts not tested

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,751 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,959 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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AF04 XHW is a 2004 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 2004 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 102,325 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 AF04 XHW, 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 22 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF04 XHW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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