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DU05 HKF

2005 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,044 mi
Last recorded90,044 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Alhambra106,114 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HKF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,044 miles

Front front brake discs lipped and corroded, outer pads 4mm, inner pads 2 - 3mm not very visible

Front lower sill jacking points both sides deformed, no holes at this time

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill light corrosion behind front wheel

exhaust centre section corroded, no blow

Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,037 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked and down to cords in places (marked in yellow) (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front front brake discs lipped and corroded, outer pads 4mm, inner pads 2 - 3mm not very visible

Front lower sill jacking points both sides deformed, no holes at this time

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill light corrosion behind front wheel

Rear brake discs and pads discoloured through heat

exhaust centre section corroded, no blow

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,676 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 83,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,965 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 8 Mar 2014 68,054 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,054 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,643 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,126 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 45,126 miles

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

Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,571 miles

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

upper and lower body protection fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,812 miles

Engine undertray fitted

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

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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DU05 HKF is a 2005 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU05 HKF, 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 DU05 HKF registered?

DU05 HKF is a 2005 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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