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CV04 UCP

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,296 mi
Last recorded154,296 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 UCP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 154,296 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount area, on near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside rearmost seat not present at time of test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between the two flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes, union to rear flexis corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 154,295 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery light on dashboard illuminated

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount area, on near and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside front, quarterlight window is taped up

Nearside rearmost seat not present at time of test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between the two flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes, union to rear flexis corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, near and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 150,979 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front chassis (2.4.A.3)

no rear seats fitted at time of test (only drivers and front passengers seat fitted)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 150,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis antiroll bar/ linkage (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short near battery and getting warm (1.9.2b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

no rear seat fitted at time of test (only front passengers and drivers seat fitted)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 136,056 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,368 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2014 131,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 125,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 104,578 miles

osr cuts in side wall tyre less than limit

Fail 16 Feb 2012 104,578 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

osr cuts in side wall tyre less than limit

Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,680 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn at inner and outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2011 80,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn at inner and outer edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,283 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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CV04 UCP is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV04 UCP, 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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CV04 UCP is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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