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FY04 XBA

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,760 mi
Last recorded194,760 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XBA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 194,760 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 194,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 188,398 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 188,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 180,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 161,408 miles

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

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)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 141,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,364 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,395 miles

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

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

front disc's excessivly worn and corroded

rear disc's excessivly worn and corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,395 miles

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

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

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

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

front disc's excessivly worn and corroded

rear disc's excessivly worn and corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2012 90,336 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,067 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,176 miles

nearside inner cv boot split

unable to check rear rear seat belts

Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside inner cv boot split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to check rear rear seat belts

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,232 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,055 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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FY04 XBA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY04 XBA, 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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FY04 XBA is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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