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BK54 LJU

2004 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

265,219 mi
Last recorded265,219 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 LJU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 265,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 249,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 249,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 221,658 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 174,375 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)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 131,667 miles

Damage to air box

Nearside rear wheel has been repaired

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 131,667 miles

Damage to air box

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

Nearside rear wheel has been repaired

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,793 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,974 miles

Rear brake discs coroded and in poor condition.

Front flexable brake hoses damaged.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 63,757 miles

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

Rear brake discs coroded and in poor condition.

Front flexable brake hoses damaged.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,116 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 42,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,125 miles

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

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

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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BK54 LJU is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK54 LJU, 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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BK54 LJU is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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