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FP54 MPX

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,943 mi
Last recorded206,943 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 MPX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 206,943 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 206,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 202,722 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

bushes weak , top strut bearings

Fail 4 Jan 2017 202,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

bushes weak , top strut bearings

Pass 6 Jan 2016 197,854 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 197,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 188,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 168,616 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 150,751 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 133,663 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 116,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside and nearside frontbrake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 116,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside and nearside frontbrake discs worn

Fail 15 Dec 2009 97,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 97,863 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2008 89,313 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 80,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 80,307 miles

Rear 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 63,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 63,193 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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FP54 MPX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FP54 MPX, 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 FP54 MPX registered?

FP54 MPX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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