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DN54 LRE

2005 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

134,612 mi
Last recorded134,612 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 LRE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 134,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n.s & o.s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to sills n.s & o.s

corrosion to underbody

Pass 26 Feb 2025 132,218 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s & o.s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 132,218 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n.s & o.s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 129,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front UnderSeal To body

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 129,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,462 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 123,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,233 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n.s & o.s

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n.s & o.s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,901 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,649 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 109,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 105,221 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 102,864 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight movement

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,046 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 100,046 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,743 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,228 miles

all brake hoses perishing badly

rear brake pads very low

Fail 28 Feb 2013 90,228 miles

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

all brake hoses perishing badly

rear brake pads very low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,744 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,102 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 80,102 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/f top struttmount has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 61,135 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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DN54 LRE is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DN54 LRE, 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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DN54 LRE is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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