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FY54 RYO

2004 Seat Alhambra

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,016 mi
Last recorded169,016 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RYO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 169,016 miles

1,Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

1,SRS warning lamp indicating a system malfunction.

2,Center exhaust bracket missing.

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)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 164,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 154,021 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 133,504 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 115,466 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 115,466 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 112,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 21 Sep 2009 97,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,829 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 79,503 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FY54 RYO is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY54 RYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY54 RYO registered?

FY54 RYO is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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