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FE54 VKK

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,618 mi
Last recorded176,618 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 VKK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 176,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2018 176,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached incomplete (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 160,379 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine pans

Fail 13 Sep 2017 160,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres worn on edges

engine pans

Pass 15 Aug 2016 146,030 miles

Engine oil leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2016 146,030 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leaks

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 133,152 miles

Both Front Sections Of Sills Bent

Both Rear Tyre Tread Starting To Distorte On Inner Edges

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted

Offside Headlamp Washer Jet Cover Missing

Oil Leak

Presented With Some Rear Seats Missing

Slight Damage / Corrosion On Offside Rear Wheel Arch

Small Crack In Front Number Plate

Pass 8 Aug 2014 114,058 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,761 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat has been removed

rear pads low and discs worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 99,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear seat has been removed

rear pads low and discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 86,629 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 86,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front 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)

all wheel rims damaged

centre rear seat belt buckle trim missing

offside headlamp washer jet cover missing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,742 miles

belly pan fitted

centre rear seat belt locking device cover missing

front discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight cibration on front brakes

tested in damp conditions

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,066 miles

both front brake hoses perished.

both front tyres close to legal limit.

near side outer sill damaged.

rear seat belt centre stalk cover missing.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,066 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

both front tyres close to legal limit

near side outer sill damaged

rear seat belt center stalk cover missing

Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,003 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 59,003 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

belly pan fitted

centre rear seat belt locking device cover missing

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and kerbing rib cut

offside rear tyre pressure low

steel wheel fitted offside front

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,084 miles

centre seat belt buckle cover broken,nearside wing mirror damaged,clutch pedal heavy,both front outer sills damaged,alloy wheels scratched,corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,768 miles

both front lower marm rear bushes starting to seperate from bonding,nearside rear tyre tread lumpy on inner edge,front tyres new,front brakes new,offside front anti-roll bar link new.

child seats fitted to nearside & centre rear,headlamp aims on upper limits,engine undertray fitted,slight corrosion on exhaust system,slight wear on front discs,

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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FE54 VKK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 FE54 VKK, 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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FE54 VKK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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