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DE04 NMK

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

187,441 mi
Last recorded187,441 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NMK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 187,441 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

offside front jacking point area corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 187,441 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture ()

offside front jacking point area corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 185,489 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

rear bumper mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2021 184,020 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2021 184,020 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2020 183,051 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (7.1.1 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to both front jacking points

rear bumper reinforcement bracket heavily deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2019 181,004 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper reinforcement bracket deteriorated and detached on the offside

Fail 23 May 2019 181,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper reinforcement bracket deteriorated and detached on the offside

Pass 7 Jun 2018 177,516 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 172,979 miles

Rear both side Tyres have cracks in treads and sidewall not showing cords

Pass 26 May 2016 169,442 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear rear seats not fitted ,seat belts not check

Pass 21 May 2015 165,958 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 May 2015 165,958 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 162,475 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 29 May 2014 162,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2013 156,982 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

centre row centre seat latch casing damaged

centre row nearside seat latch casing damaged

front brake discs lipped and corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear lamp unit cracked

small split in nearside front inner cv boot

third row seats missing

Fail 4 Jun 2013 156,982 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

both front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear tyres cracking

centre row centre seat latch casing damaged

centre row nearside seat latch casing damaged

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear lamp unit cracked

small split in nearside front inner cv boot

third row seats missing

Pass 21 May 2012 152,010 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

both third row seats missing

offside rear lamp unit cracked

small split in nearside front inner c.v boot

Fail 21 May 2012 152,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded

both third row seats missing

offside rear lamp unit cracked

small split in nearside front inner c.v boot

Pass 6 Jun 2011 142,428 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2011 142,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 127,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,318 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 107,318 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,007 miles

both front brake discs quite worn

rear seats not fitted at time of test so unable to check these seatbelts

stonechip in n/s of windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2008 88,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs quite worn

stonechip in n/s of windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2007 71,850 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,850 miles

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

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 NMK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DE04 NMK, 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 NMK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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