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BG59 BXP

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,939 mi
Last recorded133,939 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BXP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 133,939 miles

3rd row seats and belts not tested as they were folded away

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount play (requires attention) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount play (requires attention) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system and brackets corroded

full engine covers and undertrays/shields and side covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 133,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

3rd row seats and belts not tested as they were folded away

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount play (requires attention) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount play (requires attention) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system and brackets corroded

full engine covers and undertrays/shields and side covers fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,142 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 128,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,036 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 113,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,679 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,790 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,267 miles

Rear exhaust box and clamp corroded

both front tyres worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,952 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 39,997 miles

offside 3rd row seat belt buckle casing insecure

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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BG59 BXP is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,438 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 BG59 BXP, 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 17 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG59 BXP registered?

BG59 BXP is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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