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EA04 YMJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,150 mi
Last recorded149,150 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YMJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 149,150 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 137,058 miles

corrossion nearside rear wheel arch

offside front tyre cracking in tread

rear seat belts not checked as no seats installed

Fail 25 Aug 2015 137,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrossion nearside rear wheel arch

offside front tyre cracking in tread

rear seat belts not checked as no seats installed

Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 114,623 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 114,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,336 miles

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

centre seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,336 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,964 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 78,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 68,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 46,827 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YMJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA04 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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