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AJ55 AFN

2005 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

320,019 mi
Last recorded320,019 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AFN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 320,019 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 320,019 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 302,826 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 302,826 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 258,485 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 225,980 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 194,541 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 168,533 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)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 168,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 153,805 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 147,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 145,203 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 105,233 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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AJ55 AFN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AFN, 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 AFN registered?

AJ55 AFN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is AJ55 AFN safe to buy?

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