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A9 OEC

2005 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

242,046 mi
Last recorded242,046 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 OEC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 242,046 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 241,709 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 189,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 170,059 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 163,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 155,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 146,116 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 137,844 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 137,844 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,670 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 121,948 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 144,876 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 107,131 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 101,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,785 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 87,598 miles

Both front brake disks slightly pitted

Both rear brake disks slightly worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 87,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both front brake disks slightly pitted

Both rear brake disks slightly worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,518 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,456 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 49,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,292 miles

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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A9 OEC is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 106,114 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 OEC, 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 21 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A9 OEC is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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