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BJ04 AZW

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,954 mi
Last recorded126,954 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AZW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 126,954 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 119,333 miles

sills corroded both sides

Pass 21 Aug 2019 109,436 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 109,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,566 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,937 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,840 miles

slight movement in nearside rear d bush

slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,349 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 9,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,138 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge 225/45x17

off side rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,893 miles

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,893 miles

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

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Sep 2012 78,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,379 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,747 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 57,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

pad warning light on but pads all look ok new in rear front approx 60 percent worn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,902 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders, recommend tracking check

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 AZW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AZW, 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 BJ04 AZW registered?

BJ04 AZW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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