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GF04 GVC

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,365 mi
Last recorded159,365 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 GVC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 159,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side rear third row seat is missing

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 159,360 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side rear third row seat is missing

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

Oil leak

Oil level just below maximum mark

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer fluid level low warning light showing on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2012 152,578 miles

Off side rear 3rd row seat is missing/not fitted

Oil level is below the full mark but just above the minimum mark

Service light showing on dash

Fail 18 Jul 2012 152,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Off side rear 3rd row seat is missing/not fitted

Oil level is below the full mark but just above the minimum mark

Service light showing on dash

Pass 11 Jul 2011 142,658 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

Near side door miror cover is loose/insecure

Rear wiper blade rubber badly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 136,275 miles

Battrey insecure

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 136,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battrey insecure

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)

Service light showing on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2009 128,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted to near side rear and off side rear

slight leak to near side front drive shaft gaiter

Fail 15 Jul 2009 128,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted to near side rear and off side rear

slight leak to near side front drive shaft gaiter

Pass 14 Jul 2008 119,894 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 107,123 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 96,031 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 96,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 78,480 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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GF04 GVC is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF04 GVC, 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 GF04 GVC registered?

GF04 GVC is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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