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AJ54 OWA

2004 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,562 mi
Last recorded162,562 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 OWA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 162,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 162,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 144,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 144,886 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil low (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,134 miles

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

only 3 passenger seats when tested.2nd row seats missing.

Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake imbalance. o/side weak (3.7.B.5b)

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

only 3 passenger seats when tested.2nd row seats missing.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 106,665 miles

both centre metal brake pipes corroded

both front metal brake pipes at caliper corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nsr sidelight slightly dim

nsr tyre has cut in sidewall

osf metal brake pipe(by chassis)corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,733 miles

centre exhaust section poor

front metal brake pipes on calipers corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 103,733 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust section poor

front metal brake pipes on calipers corroded

handbrake cables starting to split at ends

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,113 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,018 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,131 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,834 miles

osf sidelight intermittant,,air filter housing broken..oil leak..front handbrake cable corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2009 73,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

osf sidelight intermittant,,air filter housing broken..oil leak..front handbrake cable corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,772 miles

Childseat fitted to the Nearside middle seat - Unable to fully test seat and seatbelt

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

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

Two rear seats have been removed - Unable to test rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,364 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 OWA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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