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GJ54 BNY

2004 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,134 mi
Last recorded108,134 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BNY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,134 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 103,824 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 86,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 86,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 86,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking and excessive play (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,796 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 78,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides inner gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering pump (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,322 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,265 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 64,265 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,657 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,047 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing lower on inner edge.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,307 miles

front brake discs lightly lipped

seat belts not all fully checked due to child seats fitted and seats missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

not all seat belts fully checked due to child seats fitted

not all seat belts fully checked due to lack of seats

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2009 38,113 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

not all seat belts fully checked due to child seats fitted

not all seat belts fully checked due to lack of seats

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,241 miles

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

minor crack in brake servo hose

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats

Fail 14 Sep 2007 26,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear seat belts not fully due to child seats

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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GJ54 BNY is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GJ54 BNY, 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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GJ54 BNY is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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