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FN54 VDC

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 VDC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 146,190 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

osf sill damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,018 miles

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Fail 6 Jan 2024 141,015 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,289 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake weak

Pass 9 Jan 2021 125,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 125,220 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,652 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Dec 2019 123,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,493 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 117,491 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both box section after wishbone arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both box section before centre of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 109,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 99,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,021 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,950 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,243 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,073 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 57,073 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,486 miles

Both front discs are corroding.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 51,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,769 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 43,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,354 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing inner edge

slight wear /corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 15 Jan 2009 40,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly wearing inner edge

slight wear /corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,415 miles

front tyres wear edges

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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FN54 VDC is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN54 VDC, 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 FN54 VDC registered?

FN54 VDC is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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