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GJ54 CYX

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,456 mi
Last recorded157,456 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 CYX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2019 157,456 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,353 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 148,671 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no rear seats fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 148,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,647 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)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 130,647 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,739 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 116,736 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,789 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 102,789 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,633 miles

wheels marked.n/s/f wing scratched.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 74,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,298 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,531 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 CYX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CYX, 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 GJ54 CYX registered?

GJ54 CYX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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