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CV05 YTA

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,704 mi
Last recorded152,704 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 YTA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 152,704 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 152,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber casings badly corroded.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 143,126 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear(very light oil misting) (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2015 106,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,534 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 96,511 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,321 miles

n/s wiper streaking, wt x4, oil leak,multi guards fitted, play in rear inner roll bar bushes, lift and stiffness at front top mounts, rack boots cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,184 miles

wt x4, oil leak, multi guards fitted, play in rear anti roll bar bushes, coil springs rusty, wear to front discs and pads, lift in front top mounts

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,485 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,730 miles

MIDDLE SEAT IN MIDDLE ROW NOT IN VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT SECURITY IN STALK.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,730 miles

MIDDLE SEAT IN MIDDLE ROW NOT IN VEHICLE AT TIME OF TEST UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT SECURITY IN STALK.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,110 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 32,110 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YTA is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTA, 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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CV05 YTA is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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