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CE05 GVL

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,380 mi
Last recorded90,380 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GVL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,380 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seats fitted in rear of vehicle only drivers and front passenger seat fitted at time of test. ()

coolant level low

front brake disc corrosion

offside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2021 90,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seats fitted in rear of vehicle only drivers and front passenger seat fitted at time of test. ()

coolant level low

front brake disc corrosion

offside rear metal brake pipe corrosion

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 May 2020 83,479 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall and wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row centre seat and both rearmost ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

movement in front top strut mounts

Fail 28 Jun 2019 78,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall and wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row centre seat and both rearmost ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

movement in front top strut mounts

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,255 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

nearside front brake discs corroded

offside outer sill corroded

only offside rear seats fitted at time of test

play in both front suspension top mountings

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 72,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

nearside front brake discs corroded

only nearside rear seat fitted at time of test

play in both front suspension strut mounts

Pass 4 Mar 2017 67,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

o/s/r tyre inner edges slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2017 67,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn

o/s/r tyre inner edges slightly worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,563 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,059 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,357 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 54,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,060 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s front centre wheel cap missing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 44,605 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

alternator belt jumping on idle

Fail 28 Feb 2012 44,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

alternator belt slack

Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,536 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 34,836 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,155 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,848 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 GVL is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GVL, 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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CE05 GVL is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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