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OU05LCY
2005 SEAT ALHAMBRA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU05LCY
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALHAMBRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
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159 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 186,805 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear screw in tyre
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 186,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear screw in tyre
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,038 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s suport bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x2 covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack both ends (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 180,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s suport bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x2 covers missing (7.1.2 (d))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack both ends (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,945 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- brake pad wear wire damaged
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 1xmiddle seat and 2xrear seat missing at time of test
27 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 173,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- 1xmiddle seat and 2xrear seat missing at time of test
- brake pad wear wire damaged
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,451 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light tell tell comes on when brake pedal applied (4.5.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged fouling on inner wheel rim (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 159,704 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,994 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing urgent (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 146,808 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 146,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,502 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Engine covers and under shields fitted throughout restricting the view of some components
19 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 140,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Engine covers and under shields fitted throughout restricting the view of some components
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,408 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2018 1 Jul 202614 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,117 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2017 1 Jul 202613 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,278 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,633 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 1 Jul 202618 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,298 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014 1 Jul 202617 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
16 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,426 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
16 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,426 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,079 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012 1 Jul 202614 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,867 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2011 1 Jul 202624 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,333 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
17 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,211 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2009 1 Jul 202617 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 62,211 MI
1 Jul 202629 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,261 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2008 1 Jul 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,453 MI
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OU05LCY was registered on 2005-06-01
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