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DX04 KAJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,442 mi
Last recorded121,442 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KAJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Nov 2020 121,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section near subframe mount both front and rear of box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,208 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 116,203 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release as lock button is missing (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 110,866 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,509 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Nov 2017 107,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm totally delaminated around wall circumference (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 101,074 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion to offside front sill

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,806 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 87,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 69,446 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 62,838 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 57,057 miles

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)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 May 2010 49,715 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 49,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 26,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DX04 KAJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DX04 KAJ, 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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DX04 KAJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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