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BJ54 AEX

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,930 mi
Last recorded125,930 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 AEX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,930 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 124,436 miles

Slight corrosion and distortion at bottom of offside rear sill.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,379 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 122,591 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 117,649 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 117,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,927 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 102,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,275 miles

Central exhaust mount bracket broken, but supports system adequately.

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

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

brake wear sign on dash

Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,917 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,289 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 90,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,985 miles

centre rear, seat missing. unable to check seat belt.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 77,980 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,909 miles

front brake discs inner side slight corrosion on edges.

rear wiper missimg

Pass 23 Nov 2011 65,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 65,107 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,627 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.close to 1.6mm. left wuper blade slight split on edges, but wiping ok.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,600 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,000 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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BJ54 AEX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BJ54 AEX, 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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BJ54 AEX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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