MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Middle and rear exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe from exhaust manifold to EGR cooler (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
coolant level low
handbrake cable spring broken
inner sills slightly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever seized (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket insecure, bolt missing (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
coolant level low
handbrake cable spring broken
inner sills slightly corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre is close to fouling a part of the vehicle
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on inner sidewall
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre is close to fouling a part of the vehicle
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a crack on inner sidewall
Offside Rear Wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear front brake discs
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BJ58 DLX is a 2008 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 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 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 BJ58 DLX, 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 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ58 DLX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 November 2008.
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