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2004 SEAT ALHAMBRA
General Information
- Registration OU54FVW
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALHAMBRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 05 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 190,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Front Inner and outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,889 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 181,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 176,632 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear 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))
29 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 176,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,921 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 156,469 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively due to fouling tyre (1.6 (d))
10 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively due to fouling tyre (1.6 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,867 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge
- front and rear registration plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread
- both rear tyres are wearing on inside edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,895 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
6 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 128,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,961 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
25 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,326 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2015 5 Jul 202611 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,554 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
11 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 95,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,151 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013 5 Jul 202628 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,538 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012 5 Jul 20264 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,413 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2011 5 Jul 202629 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,107 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010 5 Jul 202629 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,924 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 5 Jul 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,873 MI
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OU54FVW was registered on 2004-09-17
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