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BD54 XFL

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,148 mi
Last recorded165,148 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XFL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2019 165,148 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2018 151,331 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill's (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both side outer sill's (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg's (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 151,327 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both side inner sill's (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both side outer sill's (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg's (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 151,327 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 148,201 miles

Both front sills damaged and corroded but not gone though yet

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 143,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 142,477 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 131,130 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 131,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 121,139 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 112,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 100,548 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 100,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 87,799 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 87,799 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,489 miles

3rd row seats not present at time of test

N/S inner drive shaft gater split.

Spare tyre below 1.6mm

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 64,489 miles

3rd row seats not present at time of test

N/S inner drive shaft gater split.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Spare tyre below 1.6mm

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

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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BD54 XFL is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD54 XFL, 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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BD54 XFL is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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