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CP05 KVD

2005 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,495 mi
Last recorded154,495 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 KVD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 154,495 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 154,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 140,283 miles

Front Upper and lower engine covers fitted ?

Pass 31 May 2017 130,719 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,337 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 122,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 112,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 103,461 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,030 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear shock absorber casings

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,391 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,663 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,870 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,881 miles

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

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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CP05 KVD is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP05 KVD, 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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CP05 KVD is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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