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EA04 MKX

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,359 mi
Last recorded198,359 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 MKX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 198,359 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 198,359 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 194,308 miles

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

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

N/S & O/S SILLS DAMAGED

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 191,120 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 191,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 182,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 176,334 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 176,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 172,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 168,433 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 168,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 164,419 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 123,996 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 123,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 75,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,739 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 67,737 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,586 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 60,586 miles

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

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

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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EA04 MKX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EA04 MKX, 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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EA04 MKX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 April 2004.

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