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AO05 EUU

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,780 mi
Last recorded136,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EUU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 136,780 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear outer sills/wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 130,590 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 125,208 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 125,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,696 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 114,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,532 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,531 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,016 miles

all brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,016 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,781 miles

Brake discs wearing

Crack in screen not in drivers view of road

Play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,415 miles

crack in screen not in drivers view of road

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 84,398 miles

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

crack in screen not in drivers view of road

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,429 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,754 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,656 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Mar 2010 40,899 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

full seat belt check not carried out, no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,899 miles

full seat belt check not carried out, no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,561 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,154 miles

Both front tyres, tread low on inside edge.

Full seat belt check not carried out, right rear seat missing at time of test.and right rear seat fitted to left rear at time of test

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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AO05 EUU is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO05 EUU, 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 AO05 EUU registered?

AO05 EUU is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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