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GD04 XLK

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,247 mi
Last recorded156,247 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 XLK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 156,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,890 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Underside is generally corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 147,890 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Underside is generally corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,512 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 136,824 miles

corrosion starting on front brake pipes

front tyres getting down

no rear seats fitted

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2015 136,824 miles

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

corrosion starting on front brake pipes

front tyres getting down

no rear seats fitted

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 126,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 116,578 miles

corrosion starting on outer front brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2013 116,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion starting on outer front brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2012 105,977 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 105,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 94,216 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 81,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,237 miles

both front brake pipes on calipers starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jun 2009 70,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes on calipers starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2008 57,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,043 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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GD04 XLK 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 66.7%.

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 GD04 XLK, 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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GD04 XLK is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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