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DY54 KFW

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

276,000 mi
Last recorded276,000 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 KFW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 276,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 289,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 242,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 218,269 miles

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

both front shocks weak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 215,178 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front shocks weak

Fail 6 Feb 2014 215,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front shocks weak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 207,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 179,449 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 148,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 147,931 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 147,931 miles

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

o/s door mirror cover loose

Pass 31 Dec 2009 132,493 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 31 Dec 2009 132,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 98,724 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 98,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 82,636 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 KFW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DY54 KFW, 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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DY54 KFW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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