2004 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Petrol · BU54 LWA
2004 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 92,847 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 LWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2023
- 92,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 LWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Seat Alhambra (BU54 LWA) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BU54 LWA Mileage History
- 16/11/202187,916 mi
- 07/11/202290,604 mi+2,688 mi
- 15/11/202290,608 mi+4 mi
- 21/11/202392,846 mi+2,238 mi
- 23/11/202392,847 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Alhambra Mk1 (7M)
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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