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FN54 ZYJ

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,792 mi
Last recorded145,792 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,792 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has nail

Offside Front wing mirror cover loose but unlikely to fall

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator incorrectly fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2022 145,791 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has nail

Offside Front wing mirror cover loose but unlikely to fall

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2021 126,333 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 126,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front head lamps faded

nearside brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 118,956 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front head lamps faded

nearside brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 113,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front calliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

offside front chassis + sills starting to corrode

Fail 18 May 2018 113,722 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front calliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

offside front chassis + sills starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2017 107,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 107,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 96,652 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 96,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,879 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 77,572 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 77,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 66,971 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,621 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,260 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 42,325 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,915 miles

slight movement in o/s/f link arm

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,142 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 25,142 miles

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

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 ZYJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FN54 ZYJ, 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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FN54 ZYJ is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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