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GJ54 CYH

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,650 mi
Last recorded69,650 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 CYH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,489 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 68,489 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,771 miles

Inner sills covered in underseal making it difficult to determine level of corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2018 63,412 miles

exhaust rusty in places

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill damaged and holed not structural

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / cracked and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / cracked and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

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

engine cover / undertray

Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / cracked and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm / cracked and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

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

engine cover / undertray

Pass 23 Aug 2016 56,937 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sill

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

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

engine cover / undertray

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 53,176 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,092 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,092 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,314 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,314 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,064 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,648 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted/scorred

Fail 24 Aug 2011 38,525 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted/scorred

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,658 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 34,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,500 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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GJ54 CYH is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CYH, 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 CYH is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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