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HJ04 XKB

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,255 mi
Last recorded186,255 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 XKB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 186,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 169,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 169,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 130,453 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake release button missing

slight play in offside rear roll bar D bush

Pass 9 Dec 2015 118,589 miles

offside front inner cv gaiter torn

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 118,589 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

offside front inner cv gaiter torn

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,809 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 98,528 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 88,975 miles

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2012 88,974 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2011 79,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

small split in n/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,771 miles

both front tyres 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

small split in n/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 64,712 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,547 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,393 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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HJ04 XKB is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ04 XKB, 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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HJ04 XKB is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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