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DE05 UXA

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,314 mi
Last recorded192,314 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2020 192,314 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 180,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 180,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 171,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 159,124 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 154,709 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 154,709 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded at both front calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to both rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 136,149 miles

Corrosion to front to rear and O/S/R metal brake pipes.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2015 136,142 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Corrosion to front to rear and O/S/R metal brake pipes.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,050 miles

3 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,420 miles

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

no desiel reading recorded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 80,079 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,527 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 UXA is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE05 UXA, 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 UXA is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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