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DG05 HXE

2005 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,193 mi
Last recorded201,193 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HXE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 201,193 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 183,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play to both top McPherson strut mounts

Fail 17 Jul 2018 183,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play to both top McPherson strut mounts

Pass 13 Jun 2017 163,760 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 142,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2016 142,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 131,315 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 131,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 92,893 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,887 miles

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

N/S/R tyre perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,925 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,925 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not showing cords or ply

n/s/r back seat removed

Fail 24 Mar 2011 57,579 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not showing cords or ply

n/s/r back seat removed

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slightly smearing

rear tyres slightly perrished on sidewalls and tread pattern

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,184 miles

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

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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DG05 HXE is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG05 HXE, 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 DG05 HXE registered?

DG05 HXE is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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