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HN54 EJF

2004 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,613 mi
Last recorded132,613 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Alhambra102,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 EJF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play offside steering rack arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,838 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 126,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,053 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 121,041 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 115,862 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 115,862 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,352 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 110,326 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split servo hose split and no vacuum coming from vacuum pump (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low beam pattern poor (1.8)

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

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

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

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

beam pattern getting poor both headlamps

front seat belts slow to return

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

noise coming from clutch/ gearbox area

rear shock absorbers dust covers very rusty

right hand rear , rear centre, right rear most seat buckles damaged

tyre valves all have minor leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,843 miles

2 seat belt stalk covers missing

Nearside Rear brake - slight bind

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Nov 2015 96,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 seat belt stalk covers missing

Nearside Rear brake - slight bind

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2014 88,547 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 88,547 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,307 miles

brake pad warning light on,front brake discs ridged.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,718 miles

brake pad warning light on, front brake discs ridged.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,855 miles

brake pad warning light on, front brake discs ridged.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 55,854 miles

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

brake pad warning light on, front brake discs ridged.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad warning light on, o.s.f. a/roll bar link worn, front tyres near limit & uneven wear.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on, front brake discs ridged/pitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs marked, pad warning light on, n.s.r. seat missing.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 30,314 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs marked, pad warning light on, n.s.r. seat missing.

Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,597 miles

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

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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HN54 EJF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HN54 EJF, 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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HN54 EJF is a 2004 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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