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DE05 UWW

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,634 mi
Last recorded87,634 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UWW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 87,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear SHOCK ABSORBERS CASINGS CORRODED

Pass 15 May 2018 70,596 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED.

Fail 14 May 2018 70,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/R AND N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASINGS CORRODED.

Pass 26 May 2017 65,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

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

Offside Rear SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Fail 25 May 2017 65,362 miles

Offside 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASING CORRODED.

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

Offside Rear SHOCKABSORBER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 27 May 2016 63,333 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER CV BOOTS (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 61,929 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 61,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 58,728 miles

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

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE END HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 29 May 2013 53,755 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 46,221 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 40,519 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 40,519 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 33,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,932 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 27,932 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 25,122 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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DE05 UWW is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE05 UWW, 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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DE05 UWW is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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