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BG59 HCO

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

286,720 mi
Last recorded286,720 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 HCO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 286,720 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance N/S brake light dim (1.2.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 286,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance N/S brake light dim (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 239,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 198,548 miles

both front top mounts- slight play

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2014 153,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 110,534 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 106,535 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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 HCO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

BG59 HCO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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