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OY57 BBF

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

270,497 mi
Last recorded270,497 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 BBF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 270,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body corroded in prescribed

Fail 8 Oct 2019 270,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body corroded in prescribed

Pass 11 Oct 2018 242,308 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 217,527 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 217,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 182,767 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 182,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 148,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 143,121 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter damp with grease

Pass 23 May 2014 138,900 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 115,547 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated / minor leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,380 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,151 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 102,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 101,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 88,132 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 88,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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OY57 BBF is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OY57 BBF, 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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OY57 BBF is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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