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FA04 ERJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 ERJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 141,557 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

exhaust centre to back box clamp corroded off

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 134,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,928 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 128,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,224 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 113,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,531 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 105,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,327 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,616 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 88,612 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,637 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,436 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,256 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 40,846 miles

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

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

Offside 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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FA04 ERJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 FA04 ERJ, 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 FA04 ERJ registered?

FA04 ERJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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