2004 SEAT Alhambra 1.9L Diesel · KS54 UFM
2004 SEAT Alhambra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 19,621 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2018.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS54 UFM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2017
- 19,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS54 UFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Seat Alhambra (KS54 UFM) between December 2007 and June 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mo”.
KS54 UFM Mileage History
- 28/12/200772,798 mi
- 17/06/2009112,169 mi+39,371 mi
- 15/06/2010143,027 mi+30,858 mi
- 24/06/2011158,590 mi+15,563 mi
- 28/06/2011158,674 mi+84 mi
- 19/06/2012165,339 mi+6,665 mi
- 28/06/2013173,977 mi+8,638 mi
- 28/06/2013173,977 mi
- 18/06/2014179,387 mi+5,410 mi
- 15/06/2015183,945 mi+4,558 mi
- 16/06/2015183,945 mi
- 18/06/2016187,348 mi+3,403 mi
- 17/06/2017195,976 mi+8,628 mi
- 24/06/201719,621 mi-176,355 mi
Average of roughly -5,604 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Bush and Linkage WearModerate
Weighing over 1.7 tonnes unladen and frequently driven fully laden with passengers or luggage, the Mk1 Alhambra exerts tremendous stress on its front suspension geometry. The rubber voided bushes on the lower wishbones and the anti-roll bar drop links deteriorate rapidly on UK speed humps and potholed roads. This results in heavy knocking over road imperfections, wander under braking, and severe inside shoulder tyre wear, leading to consistent MOT advisories and failures.
- Rear Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line CorrosionModerate
Models equipped with rear passenger climate control feature aluminium refrigerant pipes routed along the underside of the vehicle floorpan. Exposed to road spray, salt, and winter grit on UK roads, these exposed pipes corrode and develop pinhole perforations, particularly around mounting brackets. This causes the air conditioning system to lose gas pressure completely, leaving the cabin blowers unable to cool the passenger compartment.
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