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BV10 XYW

2010 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

506,127 mi
Last recorded506,127 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2010 Seat Alhambra95,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 XYW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 506,127 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 185,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 171,471 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2018 171,471 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc badly scored

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2017 158,850 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 144,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 131,770 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,780 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,946 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,476 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 49,476 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,267 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 49,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,331 miles

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

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

rear offside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2012 20,833 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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BV10 XYW is a 2010 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BV10 XYW, 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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BV10 XYW is a 2010 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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