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OY57 BBU

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,043 mi
Last recorded220,043 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 220,043 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 212,787 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (Around Sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Rear Shocker Casing's corroding

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 212,787 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (Around Sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside & Offside Rear Shocker Casing's corroding

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 204,703 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres slightly wearing on (inner) edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 193,062 miles

Exhaust deteriorating (central)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 184,052 miles

Rear Exhaust Deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2019 184,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2018 170,465 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 157,161 miles

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroding

Fail 9 Sep 2017 157,161 miles

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

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2016 146,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 133,335 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 121,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 121,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,765 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 83,105 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,240 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BBU is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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