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AJ54 YTE

2004 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,104 mi
Last recorded185,104 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YTE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 185,104 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 177,142 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 177,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REA BRAKE PIPE CORRODED TO EXCESS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO N/S/REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODED TO EXCESS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED TO EXCESS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK DUST BOOT SPLIT OPEN (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODED TO EXCESS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 164,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear center seat missing time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2017 152,763 miles

ball joint covers poor

both front chassis rails very rusty

both sills very rusty +os damaged

osr discs rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,588 miles

both inner sills rusty

both rear tyres on limit

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2015 128,473 miles

BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS VERY RUSTY

OSR BRAKE DISC POOR

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,957 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 96,207 miles

rear facing panels corroded front chassis legs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,913 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 78,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,401 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,858 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,865 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,804 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

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 YTE is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YTE, 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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What year was AJ54 YTE registered?

AJ54 YTE is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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