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BF04 LRU

2004 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,643 mi
Last recorded136,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LRU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 136,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 136,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,099 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 126,078 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 116,843 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,176 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,098 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,017 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 83,017 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,426 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Brake pad wear sensor light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 73,401 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Brake pad wear sensor light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,996 miles

Brake pad linning warning light illuminated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pad linning warning light illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,939 miles

amber brake pad warning lamp ON!

some rust on metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,939 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

amber brake pad warning lamp ON!

some rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,220 miles

both rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test so full inspection of adult belts not possible

brake pad wear lamp illuminated on dash

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover in poor condition but still preventing the ingress of dirt

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,831 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,691 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,837 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,126 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,872 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 20,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,390 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,755 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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BF04 LRU is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BF04 LRU, 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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BF04 LRU is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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