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FH04 SWJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

326,558 mi
Last recorded326,558 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 326,558 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 317,561 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to all prescribed areas

Pass 22 Sep 2017 306,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 306,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box broken pipe (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 289,764 miles

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

offside handbrake efficiency just met

Pass 31 Oct 2015 270,681 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 259,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 234,234 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 212,576 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 212,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 194,958 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 194,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 184,603 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 184,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 175,526 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 175,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 150,293 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 150,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 121,329 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 115,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 98,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 70,955 miles

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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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FH04 SWJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH04 SWJ, 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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FH04 SWJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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