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SEAT Alhambra

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 NKUMOT history

LB04 NKU is a silver diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 2 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2022
Mileage
174,483 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 NKU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 NKU was last recorded at 174,483 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 6,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,016 miles · 28 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,467 miles
Average per year
10,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 174,483 miles
  • 2020 – 168,016 miles
  • 2019 – 161,841 miles
  • 2018 – 149,643 miles
  • 2017 – 138,406 miles
  • 2016 – 125,744 miles
  • 2015 – 111,090 miles
  • 2014 – 98,511 miles
  • 2013 – 86,812 miles
  • 2012 – 66,876 miles
  • 2010 – 46,422 miles
  • 2009 – 34,889 miles
  • 2008 – 26,570 miles
  • 2007 – 17,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,483 miles
  • AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mounts worn

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,483 miles (+6,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,483 miles
    Test number
    925653558530
    • AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top suspension mounts worn

  2. Pass168,016 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,016 miles
    Test number
    445196642377
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail168,016 miles (+6,175)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,016 miles
    Test number
    577168826765
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass161,841 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,841 miles
    Test number
    148598492697
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner /outer sill corroded and osr wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine undershield fitted

  5. Fail161,841 miles (+12,198)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,841 miles
    Test number
    326617720729
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner /outer sill corroded and osr wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine undershield fitted

  6. Pass149,643 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,643 miles
    Test number
    135865318624
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill and arch corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  7. Fail149,643 miles (+11,237)1 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,643 miles
    Test number
    336504058918
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill and arch corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  8. Pass138,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,406 miles
    Test number
    530700898671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Fail138,406 miles (+12,662)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,406 miles
    Test number
    552911024647
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass125,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,744 miles
    Test number
    923661100460
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  11. Fail125,744 miles (+14,654)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,744 miles
    Test number
    396847582101
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  12. Pass111,090 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    415415154170
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake reading low
    • AdvisoryN/s inner drive shaft cv boot deterioated

  13. Fail111,072 miles (+12,561)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,072 miles
    Test number
    728489561442
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER BOOT (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake reading low
    • AdvisoryN/s inner drive shaft cv boot deterioated

  14. Pass98,511 miles (+11,699)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    485085444385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,812 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,812 miles
    Test number
    537263553371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail86,803 miles (+10,767)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    316086243371
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass76,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    699648303075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail76,036 miles (+9,160)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    188828603088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass66,876 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,876 miles
    Test number
    369222212083
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front top strut mount plates have heavy corrosion
    • NoteHand brake yoke return spring missing

  20. Fail66,876 miles (+20,454)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,876 miles
    Test number
    136652212055
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front top strut mount plates have heavy corrosion
    • NoteHand brake yoke return spring missing

  21. Pass46,422 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,422 miles
    Test number
    752002960180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,421 miles (+1,678)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,421 miles
    Test number
    230370560189
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOsf brake disc in poor condition, ie lipped and front brake pads low. onsf tyre on 2mm inner tread.

  23. Pass44,743 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,743 miles
    Test number
    761671770002
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and also has a small cut
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated
    • NoteWiper blades smearing windscreen very slightly

  24. Fail44,743 miles (+9,854)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,743 miles
    Test number
    421551070065
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and also has a small cut
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorated
    • NoteWiper blades smearing windscreen very slightly

  25. Pass34,889 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,889 miles
    Test number
    680508669011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,570 miles (+9,324)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    932449258084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn down to 2mm

  27. Pass17,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,246 miles
    Test number
    601234977001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 NKU

Does LB04 NKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 NKU expired on 31 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 NKU?
The MOT on LB04 NKU expired on 31 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 NKU done?
LB04 NKU was recorded at 174,483 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 10,779 miles a year.
Has LB04 NKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 NKU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LB04 NKU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 NKU find?
LB04 NKU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 5 advisories: areas of surface corrosion; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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