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CT55 HTN

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

171,040 mi
Last recorded171,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 HTN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 171,040 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2026 171,034 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened O/S mount point area. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2025 164,571 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S rear sub frame mount plate severely corroded.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 158,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 146,688 miles

Front panel corrode and holed.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2022 146,686 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front panel corrode and holed.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 138,717 miles

Both N/S and O/S sills have damage.

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 131,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 131,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,141 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 124,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 115,630 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,138 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes(too brake calipers) corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 106,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes(too brake calipers) corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,074 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe coroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 77,029 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe coroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,419 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,500 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,500 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,654 miles

ADVISE BOTH REARMOST SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT SECURITY INTO THE STALK.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,282 miles

Advise both rear most seats not fitted in the vehicle at the time of the test so unable to check seat belt security in the stalks.

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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CT55 HTN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 CT55 HTN, 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 CT55 HTN registered?

CT55 HTN is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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