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BT59 JAO

2010 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

231,309 mi
Last recorded231,309 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2010 Seat Alhambra95,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 JAO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 231,309 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front crack in windscreen

Rear both rear shocks corroded and rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2019 231,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front crack in windscreen

Rear both rear shocks corroded and rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2018 215,244 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 215,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 201,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 187,661 miles

Offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 3 Oct 2017 187,661 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 13 Apr 2017 172,852 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 156,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 144,713 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 144,713 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working bothsides (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 129,395 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,412 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 80,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 58,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,633 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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BT59 JAO is a 2010 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 95,320 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 BT59 JAO, 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 16 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT59 JAO is a 2010 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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