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BF05 DVO

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,880 mi
Last recorded201,880 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 201,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 184,037 miles

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

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 269,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 268,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 148,161 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight corrosion on o/s/r metal brake pipe

small split in o/s/f inner drivesharft boot

Pass 3 Mar 2016 137,938 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 137,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,316 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 128,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 119,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing inner sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,581 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 90,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,807 miles

slight seepage from both rear shock absorbers.

Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,802 miles

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

slight seepage from both rear shock absorbers.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,055 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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 DVO is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DVO, 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 BF05 DVO registered?

BF05 DVO is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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