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EO54 VLJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

271,680 mi
Last recorded271,680 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 VLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 271,680 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 268,039 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUSTY

N/S & O/S REAR ARCHES CORRODED

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 268,039 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUSTY

N/S & O/S REAR ARCHES CORRODED

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 264,043 miles

N/S & O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 4 Sep 2017 258,550 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 251,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 245,255 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 240,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 240,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 239,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 233,627 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 227,550 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 225,861 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rearmost seats not fitted when tested, belts not tested, Tested as 4 passanger

Spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Sep 2009 194,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 157,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 157,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 120,064 miles

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

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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EO54 VLJ 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 82.4%.

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 EO54 VLJ, 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 EO54 VLJ registered?

EO54 VLJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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