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AJ05 KBN

2005 Seat Alhambra

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KBN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 82,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,070 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to Flexi and at Caliper in Wheel Arch and Offside to Flexi in Wheel Arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Nearside and Offside Upper Strut Mounts have slight movement but not excessive

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion underside rear of vehicle and rear sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 72,633 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 72,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,408 miles

Offside Front window not working

Fail 12 Dec 2016 67,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front window not working

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn and corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear most seats not in use not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 4 Dec 2015 62,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joints (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn and corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear most seats not in use not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 9 Dec 2014 56,806 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 56,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,582 miles

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

exhaust clamps rusted

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 7 Dec 2013 51,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust clamps rusted

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 1 Dec 2012 46,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,212 miles

N/S/R tyre speed rating and load rating

Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,786 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,140 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,885 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light staying on

Pass 13 May 2008 28,364 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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AJ05 KBN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ05 KBN, 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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AJ05 KBN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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