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GL54 BKF

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,803 mi
Last recorded126,803 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BKF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 126,803 miles

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

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED. FLOOR PANELS CORRODED

Fail 12 Dec 2025 126,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND ANCHROGES CORRODED AND OR DETERIATED. FLOOR PANELS CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 123,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box

Fail 14 Dec 2023 116,608 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,163 miles

Brake pad warning displayed on dash- pad condition okay-monitor

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat removed - limiting full inspection of seatbelt

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 108,161 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))

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

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

Brake pad warning displayed on dash- pad condition okay-monitor

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat removed - limiting full inspection of seatbelt

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,166 miles

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside front brake pipe corroded, not excessive

Offside rear suspension arm brake pipe corroded, not excessive

Fail 1 Oct 2021 99,166 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lever jamed down (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside front suspension lower ball joint boot deteriorated

Offside front brake pipe corroded, not excessive

Offside rear suspension arm brake pipe corroded, not excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,735 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded / worn

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded (not leaking)

Fail 1 Oct 2020 92,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread worn uneven on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs corroded / worn

Nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded (not leaking)

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,907 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,001 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,079 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,368 miles

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre wearing hard on inner edge and slightly out of shape

vehicle presented with rear seats stowed

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,150 miles

vehicle presented with rear seats removed

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,164 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 44,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,147 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2009 34,133 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,130 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,147 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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GL54 BKF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GL54 BKF, 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 BKF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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