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DA53 VBF

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,949 mi
Last recorded133,949 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VBF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 133,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 122,632 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Damage to offside of vehicle

Front and rear discs in poor condition

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 122,614 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing low

Damage to offside of vehicle

Front and rear discs in poor condition

Offside front tyre wearing close to limit

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Jan 2016 115,348 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 115,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,001 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Both front chassis rails slightly corroded.

Both rear tyres perished.

Damage to offside of vehicle.

Rear discs lipped on edges.

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 103,045 miles

Both front chassis legs are becoming corroded

Ns inner cv boot is starting to perish

Rear brake discs have become corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,675 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 79,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,073 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,715 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,053 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

nearside rear wheel bearing nosey

rear seat missing at time of test (unable to test adult belt)

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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DA53 VBF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA53 VBF, 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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DA53 VBF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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