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BF05 DTN

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

167,815 mi
Last recorded167,815 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DTN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 167,815 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 167,135 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamps Delaminated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 157,761 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 157,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 148,275 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 148,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Delaminated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 143,780 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 143,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between center section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 136,331 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 136,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,333 miles

OSR BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

WIPER BLADES

Fail 22 Mar 2018 128,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement END BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement END BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL/PANEL (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL/PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

OSR BRAKE PAD WIRE BROKEN

WIPER BLADES

Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 120,257 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 99,209 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 89,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,154 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 83,154 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 71,801 miles

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

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,801 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

headlight beam deflectors fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,385 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,437 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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BF05 DTN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BF05 DTN, 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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BF05 DTN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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