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BF05 DVN

2005 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

250,558 mi
Last recorded250,558 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DVN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 250,558 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 250,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 270,342 miles

Brake pipe covered with under seal x

Vehicle covered with under seal.

Pass 30 Apr 2017 180,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 142,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 142,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 134,225 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2014 134,225 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 125,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 95,193 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust corrode where it joins rear silencer

Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust corrode where it joins rear silencer

Pass 4 Jun 2011 88,987 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,755 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 69,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 58,992 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,992 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 DVN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 BF05 DVN, 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 DVN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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