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FA04 TZE

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,841 mi
Last recorded170,841 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 TZE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2016 170,841 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 158,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 154,470 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 146,658 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 139,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,032 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 98,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,687 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 51,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres slight cracking & low tread

unable to check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2007 39,414 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to check o/s/r 2nd row rear seat belt seat removed & o/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2007 39,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

unable to check o/s/r 2nd row rear seat belt seat removed & o/s/r child seat fitted

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 TZE is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TZE, 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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FA04 TZE is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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