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GU04 NYL

2004 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,419 mi
Last recorded184,419 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 NYL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 184,419 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 184,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 175,810 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 175,800 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 166,109 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 158,228 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 150,015 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 139,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder tread areas

nearside rear position lamp has some damage,though intact

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and worn outer

third row rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,734 miles

o/s rear tyre wall damage

rear most seats not fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,337 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres and offside front have shoulder wear

Pass 1 Jun 2009 104,996 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces reducing braking area,but not effecting efficiencey at time of test

both rear brake discs corroded on lips

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

center section of exhaust corroded at rear silencer join and rear silencer corroded and weakening but intact and gas tight on test

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces reducing braking surface but not effecting efficiencey at time of test

nearside rear brake disc corroded and reducing braking surface but efficiencey not effected

offside rear brake disc corroded on lips

Pass 25 Jun 2007 83,706 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 83,706 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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GU04 NYL is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU04 NYL, 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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GU04 NYL is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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