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AJ55 AED

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,685 mi
Last recorded194,685 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 194,685 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion at rear

damage to centre of screen

when on R.B.T some waiver detected o/s/r brake disc

Fail 29 Nov 2018 194,638 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion at rear

damage to centre of screen

play detected o/s/f bottom arm rear bush

when on R.B.T some waiver detected o/s/r brake disc

Pass 11 Dec 2017 180,177 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

O/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE

REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT CLASP SURROUND BROKEN

Fail 5 Dec 2017 180,157 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/F INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/F INNER AND OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/R INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION

N/S/F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

O/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE

REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT CLASP SURROUND BROKEN

Pass 22 Nov 2016 171,229 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 19 Nov 2015 161,074 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 151,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear independant both sudframe axle bushes have slight play in them

Vehicle has corrosion all over chassis and sill areas

Pass 20 Nov 2013 142,230 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 142,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 131,870 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 131,870 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 120,873 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 120,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 108,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 108,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,338 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 83,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 83,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AED is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AED, 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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What year was AJ55 AED registered?

AJ55 AED is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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