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DA54 BMY

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

174,316 mi
Last recorded174,316 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 BMY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 174,316 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills(inner and outer) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 155,564 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 155,564 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sills OSF/NSF (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,974 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 136,974 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 104,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2021 104,376 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 94,820 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 85,038 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

fr flexis slight cracks

Pass 11 May 2018 71,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner worn edge

Offside Rear Tyre has inner worn edge

Fail 11 May 2018 71,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has inner worn edge

Offside Rear Tyre has inner worn edge

Pass 15 May 2017 59,346 miles

fr discs worn

front tyres wearing inner edges badly

Pass 27 May 2016 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 45,371 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 45,371 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 42,050 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 38,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,656 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,704 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner slightly offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 May 2010 31,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre is cracked and should be replaced

Pass 27 May 2009 28,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,721 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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DA54 BMY 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 79.2%.

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 DA54 BMY, 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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DA54 BMY is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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