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AU55 WCP

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,417 mi
Last recorded115,417 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WCP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,417 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low , worn on inner egde and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 108,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 108,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,916 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - inner faces - excessively heated. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts starting to seize. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,023 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,968 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,251 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,476 miles

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)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,245 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,886 miles

Rear most two seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,354 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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AU55 WCP is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU55 WCP, 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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AU55 WCP is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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