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DV04 NFA

2004 Seat Alhambra

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 NFA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,100 miles

Battery not secure in tray

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S Front suspension top mounts have wear/movement

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 106,049 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.446 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tail section inadequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top mounting has lift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front strut top has lift

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 95,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,310 miles

coolant leak

Fail 26 May 2016 83,291 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 28 May 2015 72,220 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 71,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 61,096 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 50,429 miles

Both rear brake backing steel plates corroded

Coolant leak

Pass 20 May 2011 44,828 miles

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

Rear left hand tyre cut not exposing ply

Fail 20 May 2011 44,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear left hand tyre cut not exposing ply

Pass 12 May 2010 36,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,034 miles

Left hand indicator lense damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Left hand indicator lense damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,254 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,928 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 13,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV04 NFA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 DV04 NFA, 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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DV04 NFA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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