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FM53 JFK

2004 Seat Alhambra TDI S

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,665 mi
Last recorded194,665 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 JFK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 194,665 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 194,616 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 191,590 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 175,423 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 175,421 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 May 2008 159,231 miles

Front bumper damaged

N/S/F tyre slightly damaged

O/S brake caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 159,231 miles

Front bumper damaged

N/S/F tyre slightly damaged

O/S brake caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 118,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 115,904 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 115,903 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI S?

Based on 512 MOT tests across 226 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
10,722
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 8
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 8
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 7
position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance 6
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FM53 JFK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra TDI S in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI S fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM53 JFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM53 JFK registered?

FM53 JFK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra TDI S, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is FM53 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 JFK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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