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FG54 OAP

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,038 mi
Last recorded129,038 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 OAP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 129,038 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,495 miles

Offside Front play osf tierod

Rear rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,831 miles

Freeplay front suspension top mounts

Freeplay inner rack ends

Front brake discs heavily corroded and in very poor condition

Front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating - but not excessive at time of test

Metal brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges and stepping - becoming out of shape

Underside corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 99,914 miles

Nearside Front disc starting ro corrode

Offside Front disc starting to corrode

Fail 16 Dec 2015 99,907 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front disc starting ro corrode

Offside Front disc starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,313 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 90,303 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 81,793 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 81,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,281 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 75,281 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,823 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,792 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2008 36,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,050 miles

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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FG54 OAP 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 68.4%.

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 FG54 OAP, 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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FG54 OAP is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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