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DG04 NPJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,175 mi
Last recorded171,175 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 NPJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 171,175 miles

Alternator rib belt deteriorating. Tensioner worn. Poss, Alternator free wheeling pulley fault

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)

nearside front Tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2015 171,175 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Alternator rib belt deteriorating. Tensioner worn. Poss, Alternator free wheeling pulley fault

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside front Tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2014 150,848 miles

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

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2014 150,847 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 130,658 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

only 2 seat in car

Fail 5 Jul 2013 130,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

only 2 seat in car

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,875 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,887 miles

both rear seats folded away-seat belt's not tested

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,290 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 54,037 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 49,447 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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DG04 NPJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG04 NPJ, 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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DG04 NPJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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