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GL04 UAD

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,199 mi
Last recorded145,199 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 UAD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 145,199 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 145,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill / wheelarch lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / wheelarch lip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / wheelarch lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill / wheelarch lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost seat missing ()

Nearside rear outer sill / wheelarch lip corroded, close to excessive

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 138,865 miles

Front outer sills heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mounting heavily worn

Fail 23 Nov 2018 138,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front outer sills heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension top mounting heavily worn

Fail 17 Nov 2018 138,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill close to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 132,735 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 132,695 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,962 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

subframe area corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all middle row seats ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge and close to cords

Offside Front Nail in tyre and splitting ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear seat missing at time of test

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside outer sill corroding but not to excess

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

centre row seats have child seats fitted unable to check belts

coolant level low

Fail 23 Oct 2014 106,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,873 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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,532 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 86,941 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 86,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 75,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2011 75,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 62,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,532 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,969 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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GL04 UAD is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL04 UAD, 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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GL04 UAD is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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