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FH04 WUW

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,122 mi
Last recorded177,122 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 177,122 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroding

N/s/f top strut mounting noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 177,122 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/s/f top strut mounting noisy

Chassis and inner sills corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.78 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 171,440 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 171,437 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release and nearside rear (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested rear silencer missing (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 165,181 miles

O/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2016 165,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

O/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 154,160 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

backplates corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 143,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

n/s/t tyre inner wall cut

Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,401 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 129,401 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 119,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside/nearside front brake discs corroding

offside/nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2011 119,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside/nearside front brake discs corroding

offside/nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,857 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 93,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,259 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 76,259 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 56,490 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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FH04 WUW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FH04 WUW, 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 WUW is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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