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FM53 BZB

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,492 mi
Last recorded127,492 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BZB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 127,492 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn.

osf and nsf top shocker bushes have minor movement

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes starting to split

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top mount

Fail 3 Sep 2015 104,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f rear wishbone bushes starting to split

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f top mount

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,564 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 70,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,603 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 63,603 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 56,433 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,785 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 49,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FM53 BZB is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM53 BZB, 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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What year was FM53 BZB registered?

FM53 BZB is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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