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FG04 VJF

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,681 mi
Last recorded152,681 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VJF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 152,681 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,532 miles

Nearside wiperblade starting to deteriorate

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

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 127,433 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,777 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 107,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 102,398 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 102,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 85,749 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 85,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 77,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,096 miles

nearside front suspension top bearing rough in operation

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,752 miles

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

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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FG04 VJF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG04 VJF, 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 FG04 VJF registered?

FG04 VJF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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