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CP05 ULU

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,655 mi
Last recorded95,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ULU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,655 miles

under seal applied under vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 81,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 81,632 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,743 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edges getting low 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 76,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edges getting low 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,751 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,231 miles

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

cut to out side wall n/s/f

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,231 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

cut to out side wall n/s/f

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,915 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall &both rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall &both rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Pass 7 May 2009 42,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 42,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 ULU is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULU, 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 CP05 ULU registered?

CP05 ULU is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is CP05 ULU safe to buy?

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