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AJ04 MWZ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,789 mi
Last recorded161,789 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 MWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 161,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both sides front lower chassis corroded.

near side rear lower sill/jacking point area corroded.

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 May 2019 161,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both sides front lower chassis corroded.

near side rear lower sill/jacking point area corroded.

spare tyre flat

Pass 22 May 2018 148,172 miles

both front brake flex hoses slightly cracked.

front exhaust joint corroded.

near side rear shock absorber slightly damp.

near side rear tyre slightly perished.

off side front lower chassis rail corrosion.

off side rear shock absorber cover corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 140,959 miles

both front brake flex hoses slightly cracked.

both rear brake discs corroded.

both sides front lower chassis corroded.

off side rear steel brake pipe corroded.

spare tyre flat

Pass 30 Oct 2015 137,121 miles

both sides front brake flex hoses perished.

both sides front steel brake pipes at calipers corroded.

complete exhaust in very poor condition.

coolant leak from radiator & engine.

front & rear no plates in poor condition.

n/s/r brake disc corroded.

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded.

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,048 miles

Engine light on

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

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

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

Rear seats missing

rear number plate detieriating

Fail 17 Oct 2014 127,047 miles

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

Engine light on

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

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

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

Rear seats missing

rear number plate detieriating

Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,793 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 115,793 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Engine light on

Front and rear numberplates deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2012 104,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,843 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,253 miles

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

last row of seats missing seat belts not tested

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,253 miles

last row of seats missing seat belts not tested

Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,327 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fromt tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,327 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fromt tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,870 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,028 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Two rear seats not fitted seat belts not tested

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Two rear seats not fitted seat belts not tested

Fail 31 Oct 2007 48,803 miles

All tyres getting low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 48,803 miles

All tyres getting low

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AJ04 MWZ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ04 MWZ, 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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AJ04 MWZ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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