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DE04 GNJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

121,927 mi
Last recorded121,927 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 GNJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 121,927 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 121,925 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 117,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edge

Fail 26 Jul 2019 117,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2019 117,529 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x metal brake pipes running along vehicle underside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (within 30cm of sub frame mounting point) (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

both n/ and o/s front shock top cups badly corroded.

both n/s and o/s front brake flexi pipes signs of perishing.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,748 miles

both outer sills sections at front damaged/bent.

front brake flexis perished.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 105,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills sections at front damaged/bent.

front brake flexis perished.

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge close to 1.6mm.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,113 miles

both front brake flexi pipes signs of perishing.

both front shock top mounts very rusty/signs of corrosion.

front brake discs rusty lip.

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake flexi pipes signs of perishing.

both front shock top mounts very rusty/signs of corrosion.

front brake discs rusty lip.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge close to 1.6mm.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,484 miles

air con pipe broken.

n/s mirror glass damaged.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 86,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

air con pipe broken.

n/s mirror glass damaged.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,822 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,136 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,853 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,457 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,943 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,801 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2007 33,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats not fitted

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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DE04 GNJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DE04 GNJ, 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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DE04 GNJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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