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AJ54 AOX

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,875 mi
Last recorded216,875 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AOX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 216,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are corroded slightly on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 216,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc corroded to extent that braking is using less than 50% of available braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc corroded to the extent that braking is using less than 50% of the available braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs are corroded slightly on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 212,689 miles

both brear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Aug 2019 212,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both brear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2018 207,246 miles

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

both fronts/rear brake discs corroded on inner sides/outer sides

Fail 31 Jul 2018 207,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both fronts/rear brake discs corroded on inner sides/outer sides

Pass 19 Jul 2017 203,373 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded/pitted both rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 201,165 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear HAND BRAKE LOW ON EFFORT 21%

Rear service brake low on effort 54%

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 198,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 194,946 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 194,926 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 192,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 192,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 189,775 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

only passanger front seat fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2012 189,775 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 180,088 miles

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

drivers door mirror slight damage

Pass 5 Feb 2010 139,510 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 139,510 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pad waring lamp on.

n/s front fog lamp in-op.

o/s and n/s rear rims distorted.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 112,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 75,802 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 75,802 miles

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

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

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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 AOX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ54 AOX, 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 AOX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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