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AU04 AAZ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,345 mi
Last recorded125,345 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AAZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 125,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 125,345 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 177,243 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear underbody corrsion

Fail 5 Sep 2023 177,243 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear underbody corrsion

Pass 12 Aug 2022 107,359 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 92,693 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 92,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,820 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

Fail 30 Jan 2019 84,820 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,234 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 74,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2017 65,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2016 56,093 miles

Nearside Rear seat removed at time of test

Rear child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,566 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,142 miles

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Feb 2014 43,142 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2013 38,729 miles

4 child seats fitted

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

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

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake disc's thin and corroded

o/s/f ABS wire damaged

o/s/f flexi brake hose lightly damaged, rubbing on ABS wire

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 31,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 27,042 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 13,280 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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AU04 AAZ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AU04 AAZ, 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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AU04 AAZ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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