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DY54 GHD

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,950 mi
Last recorded157,950 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 GHD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 157,950 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 147,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

all brake pipes rusty shailing

both rear/back sills rusty

n/s/r o/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2013 147,135 miles

all brake pipes rusty shailing

both rear/back sills rusty

n/s/r o/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 8 Sep 2012 135,466 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear sills/back sills/rear jacking points rusty

main/rear brake pipes very rusty shailing

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey replace asap

Pass 8 Sep 2012 135,466 miles

both rear sills/back sills/rear jacking points rusty

main/rear brake pipes very rusty shailing

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey replace asap

Pass 6 Sep 2011 125,497 miles

Nearside rear tyre has rubbed and perished side walls

Fail 6 Sep 2011 125,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,544 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 93,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front track rod end ball joint rubber boot loose and retaining ring loose.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 74,873 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,476 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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DY54 GHD is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY54 GHD, 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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What year was DY54 GHD registered?

DY54 GHD is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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