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DV04 SOE

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,786 mi
Last recorded196,786 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 SOE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 196,786 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 195,413 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s &n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 190,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 187,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 19 Nov 2013 187,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 178,503 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 170,145 miles

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

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

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

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

both front sills damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2011 170,145 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both front sills damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 144,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 108,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,482 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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DV04 SOE is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV04 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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