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GL54 BJX

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

127,314 mi
Last recorded127,314 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BJX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 127,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 124,937 miles

Both outer sills have some surface corrosion

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

Nearside front strut top mounting worn/deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2022 124,937 miles

Both outer sills have some surface corrosion

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside front strut top mounting worn/deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 120,050 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front strut top mounting worn

Power steering operates poorly

Fail 1 Jul 2021 120,030 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front strut top mounting worn

Power steering operates poorly

Fail 9 Mar 2021 119,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front mcpherson strut top mounting worn.

Pass 20 May 2020 117,077 miles

Front Engine Management Warning Light Is Inoperative

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Park Brake Lever/Hand Brake Lever Release Button Is Missing

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Fail 20 May 2020 117,077 miles

Nearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine Management Warning Light Is Inoperative

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Park Brake Lever/Hand Brake Lever Release Button Is Missing

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Covering/Concealing Testable Items

Pass 31 May 2019 114,190 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

malfunction indicator light inoperative

Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL/ARCH AREA SUBFRAME MOUNTING STRENGTHENING PLATE COMING AWAY FROM VEHICLE NEED TO REMOVE WHEELS AND PLASTIC ARCH LINERS TO ASSESS THE EXTENT OF THE ISSUE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL/ARCH AREA SUBFRAME MOUNTING STRENGTHENING PLATE COMING AWAY FROM VEHICLE NEED TO REMOVE WHEELS AND PLASTIC ARCH LINERS TO ASSESS THE EXTENT OF THE ISSUE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

MIL LIGHT INOPERATIVE

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROLLBAR END BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 106,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,321 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 100,320 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 93,853 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 87,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 87,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,465 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,722 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,372 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 44,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,171 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 29,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GL54 BJX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GL54 BJX, 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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GL54 BJX is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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