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OY57 BBK

2007 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

174,012 mi
Last recorded174,012 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 BBK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 174,012 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick tube snapped (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 169,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 159,519 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 159,519 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 151,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges also low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 151,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges also low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 145,947 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 145,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 139,457 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 139,457 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release cover missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child locks on rear passenger doors unable to open from inside

damage & corrosion to front jacking points

front numberplate cracked

front windows tinted

n/s/cv boot twisted

n/s/r shocker damp

no seats fitted to rear boot space only visual webbing check

passenger door mirror glass smashed

play in steering wheel top bearing

three child seats fitted to rear passenger seats omly visual check of components visable

washer performance poor

wiper performance poor

Fail 6 Mar 2015 136,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

child locks on rear passenger doors unable to open from inside

damage & corrosion to front jacking points

front numberplate cracked

front windows tinted

n/s/cv boot twisted

n/s/r shocker damp

no seats fitted to rear boot space only visual webbing check

passenger door mirror glass smashed

play in steering wheel top bearing

three child seats fitted to rear passenger seats omly visual check of components visable

washer performance poor

wiper performance poor

Pass 3 Mar 2014 133,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,730 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 87,532 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,532 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 87,278 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,155 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,049 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,461 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,461 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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 BBK is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OY57 BBK, 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 BBK is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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