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BJ54 AFO

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,792 mi
Last recorded152,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 144,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

beam deflectors fitted to both head lamps

offside windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2018 136,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

beam deflectors fitted to both head lamps

offside windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,199 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,492 miles

brake warning lamp on

eml warning on

offside front tyre worn inner edge

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Jul 2016 121,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake warning lamp on

eml warning on

offside front tyre worn inner edge

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Jul 2015 113,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

beam deflectors fitted to headlamp lenses

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

eml warning on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,255 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlamp lenses

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

eml warning on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 106,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 89,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 83,686 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2009 75,642 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side resr tyre cracking out

off side front tyrecracking out

Pass 14 Jul 2008 66,319 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,654 miles

fluid leak from osf of vehicle

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 AFO is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AFO, 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 BJ54 AFO registered?

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

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