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DG55 OVH

2005 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

255,785 mi
Last recorded255,785 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OVH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 255,785 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 255,546 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 255,546 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 255,106 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 255,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 243,663 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 225,129 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 225,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 204,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 181,815 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 181,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 127,664 miles

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

n/s front drive shaft inner boot split

tray under engine

Pass 19 Nov 2010 98,956 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 98,955 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,518 miles

Near side rear parking brake has greatly reduced effort

engine compartment covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2008 44,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front tyre devoid of tread on the inner edge

Near side rear parking brake has greatly reduced effort

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)

engine compartment covers fitted

rear tyres are both unevenly worn

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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DG55 OVH is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DG55 OVH, 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 DG55 OVH registered?

DG55 OVH is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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