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DU54 CGZ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,547 mi
Last recorded188,547 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 CGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 188,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened caliper (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 177,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 162,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 162,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 146,565 miles

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

Offside front antiroll bar linkage has slight play.Both rear antiroll bar bushes has slight play.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 146,565 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front antiroll bar linkage has slight play.Both rear antiroll bar bushes has slight play.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 131,622 miles

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

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

rear exhaust surface rust. front/rear discs worn. o/s rear tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 131,622 miles

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

rear exhaust surface rust. front/rear discs worn. o/s rear tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 123,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 110,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 103,760 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 82,207 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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DU54 CGZ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 DU54 CGZ, 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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DU54 CGZ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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