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CP54 JWN

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,470 mi
Last recorded183,470 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 JWN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 183,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f seat fitted with swivel mechanism

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 29 Nov 2021 183,470 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s/f seat fitted with swivel mechanism

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 2 Dec 2020 173,947 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 173,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 165,868 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Jun 2018 156,750 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 156,750 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 147,276 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker cover broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

slight play both front steering rack ends

Fail 27 Jun 2017 147,276 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear shocker cover broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

slight play both front steering rack ends

Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,868 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 130,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both inner steering arms have slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2014 116,346 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,748 miles

offside rear shock casing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 93,449 miles

rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 24 Nov 2011 81,944 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wiper blade parking just slightly in zone (A)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front grill panel missing

Slight play in near and offside front steering rack arms.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front wiper blade parking just slightly in zone (A)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front grill panel missing

Slight play in near and offside front steering rack arms.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,116 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 56,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,120 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2007 43,120 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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CP54 JWN is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP54 JWN, 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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CP54 JWN is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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