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BJ59 OYR

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,168 mi
Last recorded110,168 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 OYR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,168 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board flexible joint (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,521 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 23 Nov 2022 99,521 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 78,811 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 74,528 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear axles

Fail 14 Oct 2019 74,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

different size tyres fitted front to rear axles

Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,940 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 69,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 64,562 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,540 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,999 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,478 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 7 Nov 2012 39,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,599 miles

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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BJ59 OYR is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ59 OYR, 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 BJ59 OYR registered?

BJ59 OYR is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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