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CV05 MHL

2005 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,922 mi
Last recorded228,922 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MHL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 228,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 173,097 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 173,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 123,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,647 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 113,630 miles

Advise on n/s front inner cv boot split

Fail 11 Mar 2013 113,630 miles

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

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

Advise on n/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 5 Mar 2012 104,150 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,150 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 89,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,624 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,864 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 59,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 44,317 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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CV05 MHL is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV05 MHL, 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 CV05 MHL registered?

CV05 MHL is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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