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DE55 JNF

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,175 mi
Last recorded178,175 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 JNF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2021 178,175 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 172,229 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 161,224 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 161,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 157,861 miles

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 157,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 146,333 miles

Adjusted both front headlights.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 131,623 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,811 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nuts obstructed fom view

Fail 29 Nov 2013 106,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nuts obstructed fom view

Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,993 miles

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

child seats fitted in both rear outer positions, therefore unable to check adult seat belts correctly

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,991 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,991 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,300 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 34,298 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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DE55 JNF is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DE55 JNF, 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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DE55 JNF is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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