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AJ54 AOV

2004 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,476 mi
Last recorded194,476 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AOV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 194,476 miles

foot brake reading only just passed

front tyres wearing on inner edges / tracking / slight play in n/s/f top mount / corrosion on brake discs / oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2016 182,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 165,794 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2014 150,332 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 150,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 136,921 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded in places

n/s/ steering rack gaitor damp with fluid

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 121,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 108,072 miles

front brake discs and hoses deteriroated

Fail 28 Nov 2011 108,072 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and hoses deteriroated

tailgate won't open but all seat belt mountings are accessable

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,173 miles

Front discs corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,453 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,452 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,146 miles

all of the brake pads are quite worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,345 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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AJ54 AOV is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ54 AOV, 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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AJ54 AOV is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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