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FM53 UCD

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,755 mi
Last recorded156,755 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 UCD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 156,755 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 148,064 miles

offside front inner sill damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2017 133,740 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 127,903 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 121,922 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 121,816 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,188 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 119,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,637 miles

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

cracking in thread outer wall

Fail 30 Sep 2013 114,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cracking in thread outer wall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 107,565 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 107,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

brake pad warnig light flashes/pads ok

rear most seats fitted wrong way round (seat belts)

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 23 Sep 2011 99,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

brake pad warnig light flashes/pads ok

front discs worn

rear most seats fitted wrong way round (seat belts)

slight play in steering rack ends

off side rear discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,243 miles

front and rear discs worn

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 90,243 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,336 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 80,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 73,389 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 62,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,568 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,649 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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FM53 UCD 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 68.2%.

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 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 FM53 UCD, 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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FM53 UCD is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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