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AV55 MZY

2005 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,523 mi
Last recorded187,523 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MZY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 187,523 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded & damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front sill corrode & damged

Fail 26 Sep 2019 187,523 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded & damaged

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front sill corrode & damged

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 179,243 miles

Nearside Ball Joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 179,243 miles

Nearside Ball Joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 169,330 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check rear seat belt as seats removed at time of test.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 169,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check rear seat belt as seats removed at time of test.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 158,754 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 158,754 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 144,553 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 144,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 132,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Oct 2014 132,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Oct 2012 111,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Sep 2011 99,056 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 99,055 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,362 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AV55 MZY is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV55 MZY, 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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AV55 MZY is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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