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CE05 GVF

2005 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,633 mi
Last recorded173,633 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GVF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 173,633 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Nov 2011 130,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 120,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear and rear center seat belt stalk covers missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 126,579 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 126,394 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine mountings wearing

exhaust fouling subframe

o/s/f cv boot twisted

o/s/f steel rim fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,837 miles

front suspension worn

headlamps require attention

off side front tyre worn

sills damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2009 104,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension worn

headlamps require attention

off side front tyre worn

sills damaged

Pass 14 May 2009 227,549 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2009 227,549 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 182,370 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 134,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2007 134,775 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 77,865 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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CE05 GVF is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CE05 GVF, 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 CE05 GVF registered?

CE05 GVF is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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