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BD05 ZNF

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,394 mi
Last recorded189,394 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZNF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 189,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 161,547 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 161,332 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Seat in the incorrect position (5.3.1u)

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

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

Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant N/S and center seats in the incorrect positions(center seats) (5.3.1u)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers coming into contact with each other & stopping/starting (8.2.2)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 138,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 138,704 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 118,227 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear shock absorber appears weak on shaker plate

Pass 7 May 2014 114,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

child seats in rear not fitted at time of test

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside front top suspension mounting bearings rough

rear of nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 109,496 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyres sizes different

front discs worn

front tyres have some large deep cuts

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2013 109,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyres sizes different

front discs worn

front tyres have some large deep cuts

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2012 103,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

age cracking to rear tyres and worn on edges and have some deep cuts

damage to sills

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyres sizes different

front discs worn

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,912 miles

see advisory sheet 758906201145

Fail 16 Apr 2011 95,912 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear tyres heavy age cracking

Pass 8 May 2010 90,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cuts to rear tyres

different tyre sizes on different axels

front tyre wearing low 2mm

movement in front suspension top mounts

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight age cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 8 May 2010 90,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

cuts to rear tyres

different tyre sizes on different axels

front tyre wearing low 2mm

movement in front suspension top mounts

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight age cracking to both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

metal power steering pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front lower bumper grille missing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 7 Sep 2009 86,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

metal power steering pipes corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front lower bumper grille missing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic inner sill covers fitted

unable to clearly view the front or rear brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,313 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 76,313 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BD05 ZNF is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BD05 ZNF, 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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BD05 ZNF is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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