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BG04 NAU

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,704 mi
Last recorded177,704 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NAU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 177,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 168,371 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 168,371 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 162,130 miles

BRAKE PAD SENSOR WARNING LIGHT ON

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 155,311 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 155,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 148,352 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 136,630 miles

BRAKE PAD WRNING LIGHT ON DASH

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 136,630 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

BRAKE PAD WRNING LIGHT ON DASH

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,681 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 120,180 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 102,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 94,356 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 94,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 82,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 75,501 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 21 May 2009 75,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 62,647 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,581 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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BG04 NAU is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG04 NAU, 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 BG04 NAU registered?

BG04 NAU is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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