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AK55 GWN

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

220,442 mi
Last recorded220,442 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 GWN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 220,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 220,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 194,131 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 194,125 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 165,093 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 164,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wing mirror is damaged

n/s/r detachable seat has been removed

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner

power steering fluid leak

slight play in steering coloumn

Fail 10 Mar 2016 136,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wing mirror is damaged

n/s/r detachable seat has been removed

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner

power steering fluid leak

slight play in steering coloumn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,472 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges are bald

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre inner edge is bald

Fail 9 Mar 2015 120,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges are bald

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre inner edge is bald

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 103,694 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 (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside tail light dull

Pass 22 Mar 2013 95,696 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,275 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2010 65,796 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 57,261 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 57,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,166 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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AK55 GWN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AK55 GWN, 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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AK55 GWN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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