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DE54 GWW

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,507 mi
Last recorded114,507 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GWW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 114,507 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 114,456 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,566 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,505 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,264 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,962 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes coroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 91,962 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pipes coroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,333 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 84,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 66,356 miles

near side front road wheel rim bent slightly

under body protective covers fitted

under bonnet engine bay covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 66,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

near side front road wheel rim bent slightly

under body protective covers fitted

under bonnet engine bay covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,097 miles

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

engine compartment covers fitted

under floor protection covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine compartment covers fitted

near side front anti roll bar drop link joint cover is insecure and dislodged

near side inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

under floor protection covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,129 miles

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

off side inner drive shaft leaking grease

underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehical

Fail 25 Nov 2008 44,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

off side inner drive shaft leaking grease

underbody protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehical

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,405 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DE54 GWW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DE54 GWW, 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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DE54 GWW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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