MOT Status
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216,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt slightly damaged central set of seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tyre looks to have been run underinflated (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Both Front Tyres on 3mm tyre worn on edge
Front wiper blade smearing
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BU16 OYA is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2016 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 65,171 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 BU16 OYA, 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 10 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was BU16 OYA registered?
BU16 OYA is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 2016.
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