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DE54 GXT

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

237,377 mi
Last recorded237,377 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GXT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 237,377 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated but still secured and not leaking any gases

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 237,377 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 222,738 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 May 2014 215,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 215,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 203,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 203,113 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 192,580 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 176,393 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 166,786 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 152,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 142,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 126,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 May 2010 111,051 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2010 111,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 82,468 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 67,173 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,656 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 99,231 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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DE54 GXT is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE54 GXT, 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 GXT is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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