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BX56 YVV

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,512 mi
Last recorded166,512 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 YVV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 166,512 miles

Engine light on

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 160,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine light on

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody / lower sills corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2023 160,598 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))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked in centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine light on

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS + OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody / lower sills corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2022 154,695 miles

Engine light on

Fail 29 Mar 2022 154,648 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS on arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSF + OS central sill / NSF + NSR inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed NS + OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Pass 26 Mar 2021 149,076 miles

NS + OS lower sills / jacking points corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,763 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Centre exhaust silencer damaged

Rear outer antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 3 Mar 2020 143,763 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Centre exhaust silencer damaged

Rear outer antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2019 134,183 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 121,855 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 121,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,156 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2015 93,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 93,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,837 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 76,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers fitted to outer sills sounable to check for corrosion

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 6 Jan 2012 66,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

covers fitted to outer sills sounable to check for corrosion

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2011 56,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,988 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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BX56 YVV is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 100,045 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 BX56 YVV, 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 19 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX56 YVV is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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