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FG04 YCE

2004 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,678 mi
Last recorded121,678 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 YCE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 121,678 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 118,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 115,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 104,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,451 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland offside nearside (2.5.B.1b)

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,217 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment O/S N/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,731 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 82,360 miles

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2013 77,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 70,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,855 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,130 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 47,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,222 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

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 YCE is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YCE, 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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FG04 YCE is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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