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AF04 XKK

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

228,208 mi
Last recorded228,208 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 XKK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 228,208 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 228,208 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 210,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs inner/outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 198,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2022 180,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

underside chassis and components corroded / covered in sealer

Fail 3 Nov 2022 180,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

underside chassis and components corroded / covered in sealer

Pass 6 Nov 2021 175,703 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroding.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 169,567 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2019 164,561 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroding.

Wipers slightly smearing.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 164,561 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underside corroding.

Wipers slightly smearing.

Pass 3 Nov 2018 159,022 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 153,101 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 153,101 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 140,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 140,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 123,109 miles

The exhaust is deteriorated

The front brakes are quite worn and deteriorated

The rear brake pipes are corroded

The rear brakes are juddering

Fail 5 Nov 2015 123,109 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

The exhaust is deteriorated

The front brakes are quite worn and deteriorated

The rear brake pipes are corroded

The rear brakes are juddering

Pass 10 Nov 2014 116,344 miles

the front brake discs and pads are worn/deteriorated

the lower suspension arm inner bushes are deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2014 116,344 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

the front brake discs and pads are worn/deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,896 miles

brake pipes corroded at the rear

the rear tyres are very worn on the inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2013 112,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded at the rear

the rear tyres are very worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,636 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr and osr tyres going out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2012 107,632 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsr and osr tyres going out of shape

Fail 12 Aug 2011 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 71,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,962 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,858 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 XKK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 AF04 XKK, 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 XKK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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