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BJ04 AZV

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,552 mi
Last recorded147,552 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AZV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 147,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 137,910 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 137,910 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front tyre worn heavily on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 132,472 miles

Both front outer sills damaged

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 132,441 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF and OSF lower balljoints (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF and OSF chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

registration plate incorrect Front and Rear (6.3.1a)

Both front outer sills damaged

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 132,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,293 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

tyre valves perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,077 miles

handbrake spring broken

nearside top hat to shocker has slight movement

offside drop link rubber spilt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,015 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front shocker mount has movement

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,149 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 84,149 miles

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,945 miles

Both front chassis are rusty

N/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

O/S/R tyre worn low on both edges

Fail 3 Apr 2012 73,945 miles

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

Both front chassis are rusty

N/S/R tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on both edges

O/S/R tyre worn low on both edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,342 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Screw in nearside front tyre.

Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,811 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter weeping.

Rear exhaust silencer starting to crack around entry pipe to silencer.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,811 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter weeping.

Rear exhaust silencer starting to crack around entry pipe to silencer.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,061 miles

Both rear tyres worn low in grooves not considered tread for test.

Covers impeded parts of inspection.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,281 miles

N/S/F top mounting slight play

O/S/F tyre almost worn on inner edge by visable tread

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,339 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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BJ04 AZV 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 BJ04 AZV, 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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BJ04 AZV is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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