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BD54 XGG

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

211,740 mi
Last recorded211,740 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 211,740 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills have slight corrosion

n/s/f floor area covered heavily with sealant

o/s/f floor area covered heavily with sealant

Fail 15 Sep 2020 211,650 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 202,315 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Aug 2018 192,802 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 192,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 185,375 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 170,889 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 170,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 152,927 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 152,927 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 134,422 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 134,422 miles

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)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,939 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 119,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 100,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,710 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,277 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,277 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,288 miles

both front tyres have 2mm tread bald on inner edges

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 XGG is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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