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AJ55 AEG

2005 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

224,664 mi
Last recorded224,664 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AEG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 224,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 216,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front sills, also slightly distorted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 214,202 miles

Front o/s +n/s inner sill corroded/jacking points

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 206,168 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 206,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbonebush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 290,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 271,426 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 256,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 237,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 221,923 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 203,639 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 186,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 169,432 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 152,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 131,206 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 111,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 91,029 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 71,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,394 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 51,392 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,956 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

N /S REAR TYRE LOW TREAD PLUS TYRE TYPE IS DIFFERNT FROM THE REST WRATED EXTRA LOAD ALL OTHER TYRES DIRECTIONAL ZR RATED

Fail 17 Nov 2008 45,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

N /S REAR TYRE LOW TREAD PLUS TYRE TYPE IS DIFFERNT FROM THE REST WRATED EXTRA LOAD ALL OTHER TYRES DIRECTIONAL ZR RATED

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

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 AEG is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AEG, 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 AEG registered?

AJ55 AEG is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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