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AY53 NKA

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,105 mi
Last recorded92,105 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 NKA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,105 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, o/s/r cracking in tread area

Fail 27 Mar 2014 92,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall, o/s/r cracking in tread area

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 86,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 80,881 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 80,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 74,290 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 23 Mar 2011 74,283 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,103 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE AND SLIGHT CUTS ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,298 miles

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,298 miles

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

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

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

o/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2009 61,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both o/s tyres getting low on edges

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,852 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 54,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,547 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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AY53 NKA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 AY53 NKA, 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 AY53 NKA registered?

AY53 NKA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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