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OY57 ORU

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,929 mi
Last recorded162,929 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ORU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 162,929 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 155,844 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 155,844 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 150,401 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 150,401 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 147,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 143,775 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,037 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 141,037 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 135,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,349 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 122,469 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 122,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 115,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,388 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 107,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,909 miles

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

middle centre and rear seats removed so could not check seat belts properly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,444 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only three seats fitted for test

traction control light on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 71,444 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only three seats fitted for test

traction control light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,204 miles

both front wipers smearing

offside rear tyre heavily perished

only 2 (of 5) rear seats fitted/checked at time of test

traction control light on

Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,834 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers smearing

offside rear tyre heavily perished

only 2 (of 5) rear seats fitted/checked at time of test

traction control light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,657 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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OY57 ORU is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY57 ORU registered?

OY57 ORU is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is OY57 ORU safe to buy?

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