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DF04 WBJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,347 mi
Last recorded163,347 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 WBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 163,347 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 163,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill ( front ) (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside inner sill ( rear ) (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front chassis x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 157,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake discs corroding,

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 29 Mar 2017 157,732 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust, to be checked at retest, (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake discs corroding,

Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,982 miles

Front brake pipes rusting.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,145 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 108,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 101,425 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 101,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 92,242 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front inner driveshaft boot torn

offside rear lamp cracked,lights ok

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs corroaded on edge of discs

both rear discs corroaded on inner edge of discs

o/s/f inner cv boot holed

o/s/r coil spring not sitting on rubber seat correctly

o/s/r light unit small crack on corner of unit

Pass 3 Jul 2010 68,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,883 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 59,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre row of seats,middle seat missing.Seatbelt not properly checked.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 41,719 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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DF04 WBJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF04 WBJ, 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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DF04 WBJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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