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BD55 HJX

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,731 mi
Last recorded197,731 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HJX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 197,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 181,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2019 168,663 miles

slight oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2018 151,339 miles

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

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

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 29 Aug 2018 151,247 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,611 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 135,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 124,121 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

handbrake return spring missing

outrigger/sill corroded and holed but outside 30cm

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

tow bar electrics mounting plate insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2016 124,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake inop os (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

handbrake return spring missing

outrigger/sill corroded and holed but outside 30cm

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

tow bar electrics mounting plate insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,755 miles

handbrake return spring not connected under vehical

large nik in n/s/f tyre almost to cords

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 28 Sep 2015 113,753 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake return spring not connected under vehical

large nik in n/s/f tyre almost to cords

Pass 1 Oct 2014 105,448 miles

brake pipes and chassis heavely coated in underseal

front discs scored

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,890 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 95,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,498 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,916 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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BD55 HJX is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD55 HJX, 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 BD55 HJX registered?

BD55 HJX is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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