2005 SEAT Alhambra · 1,362 MOT tests
2005 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2005 SEAT Alhambras fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Alhambra years (1,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 50.7%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 145,693
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,362
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 22% of tests fail here (117% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension27.6%
- Lights and electrics23%
- Body, chassis and structure22%
- Brakes19.1%
- Tyres10.2%
- Steering8.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.69%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.74%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 8.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.02%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.29%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.14%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (28.85%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.32%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.53%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.87%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (8.96%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2005 SEAT Alhambras fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 18 Alhambra years (1,362 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.69% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.74% of tests), position lamp not working (8.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 SEAT Alhambra shows 145,693 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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