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AJ55 AEB

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,688 mi
Last recorded157,688 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AEB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 157,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 150,804 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, nearside chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear suspension and brake pipes at rear covered in underseal.

slight coolant leak on heater pipes on underside.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,959 miles

unable to access rear rear belts

Fail 25 Aug 2017 149,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unable to access rear rear belts

unrepairable puncture in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2016 133,998 miles

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2016 133,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,959 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2014 102,959 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,307 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubbers cracking

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber is worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,352 miles

rear brake application uneven

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,948 miles

all 4 wheels slightly bent

body damage

both front tyres worn on the edge nearside front on 3mm

nearside rear has a puncture

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror damaged

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades poor

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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AJ55 AEB is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 AEB, 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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AJ55 AEB is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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