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DA54 BNO

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,471 mi
Last recorded181,471 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 BNO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 181,471 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 181,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 168,749 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 168,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm front bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 159,083 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2021 159,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 148,215 miles

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

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

corrosion to under side of vehicle but not structural

Pass 17 Jan 2019 141,267 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 130,097 miles

Engine cover and Undrtrays fitted

Rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 120,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,539 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

only 1x rear seat fitted to off side at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,182 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,936 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,944 miles

3rd row seats not fitted

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

damage to nearside outer sill

front discs worn but the pads are ok

offside front washer jet is slightly blocked

Fail 2 Nov 2011 39,939 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3rd row seats not fitted

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

damage to nearside outer sill

front discs worn but the pads are ok

offside front washer jet is slightly blocked

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,732 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

Nearside rear coil spring lower rubber bush is missing.Coil spring still locates correctly.

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 35,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

Nearside rear coil spring lower rubber bush is missing.Coil spring still locates correctly.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,950 miles

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

nearside outer sill is damaged but not weakened

offside front wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear seat are missing.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 27,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both rear seat are missing.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges(o/s bald)

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 BNO is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BNO, 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 BNO is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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