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DN54 VKO

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,890 mi
Last recorded177,890 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VKO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 177,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 168,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 161,061 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 152,098 miles

n/s mirror damaged

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 10 Dec 2012 142,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 5 Dec 2012 142,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 15 Dec 2011 130,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 130,435 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 117,268 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 117,252 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 104,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 101,990 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,424 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 VKO is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN54 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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