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ELZ 5535

1999 Seat Alhambra TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

256,229 mi
Last recorded256,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Seat Alhambra TDI110,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5535
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra TDI
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 256,229 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 255,986 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 252,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 249,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 246,861 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 246,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 237,994 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 230,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 229,819 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 223,836 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 223,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 217,278 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 217,229 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra TDI?

Based on 313 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
10,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
position lamp(s) not working 11
Stop lamp not working 9
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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ELZ 5535 is a 1999 Seat Alhambra TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Seat Alhambra TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 110,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra TDI fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELZ 5535, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Alhambra TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELZ 5535?

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What year was ELZ 5535 registered?

ELZ 5535 is a 1999 Seat Alhambra TDI, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is ELZ 5535 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 5535 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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