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BJ54 AFV

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,856 mi
Last recorded170,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 AFV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 170,856 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 170,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 155,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear lower sill damaged

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

Offside Front lower sill damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2017 138,904 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 122,503 miles

underside corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 122,502 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

underside corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,598 miles

1 both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,377 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,142 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,841 miles

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

all brake discs worn (minor)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,141 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 75,093 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear no.plate weathered,advise

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,614 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,866 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 60,866 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 AFV is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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