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FH53 FWF

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,654 mi
Last recorded177,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FWF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 177,654 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 177,452 miles

Central Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger to chassies (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 162,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 162,907 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 162,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken off (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 162,264 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside (8.1.2a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 149,173 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe rear inner From flexy pipe to front cleaned and greased

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Door mirror glass broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe rear inner From flexy pipe to front cleaned and greased

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 148,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy pipe to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from wheel to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexy pipe to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe from wheel to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Door mirror glass broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 135,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jan 2015 135,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jan 2014 123,695 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,092 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 103,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,633 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 94,132 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,122 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,007 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,266 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,684 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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FH53 FWF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FH53 FWF, 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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FH53 FWF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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