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RO57 BJF

2007 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,796 mi
Last recorded140,796 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 BJF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 140,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear shock casings corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,448 miles

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

nearside rear subframe suspension arm slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,859 miles

Offside Front top mount bearing / bush has some movement (may need attention soon)

all rear anti roll bar bushes are worn and have some movement (will need attention soon)

both rear tyres have some cut damage in places

sill covers are fitted which restricts inspection of sill structure

Fail 14 Sep 2018 124,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front top mount bearing / bush has some movement (may need attention soon)

all rear anti roll bar bushes are worn and have some movement (will need attention soon)

both rear tyres have some cut damage in places

sill covers are fitted which restricts inspection of sill structure

Pass 30 Aug 2017 115,193 miles

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

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

all rear seats have been removed prior to test

nearside and offside front inner c/v boots have a minor leak of grease

Fail 30 Aug 2017 115,193 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low and wearing on inner edge (may need attention soon)

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

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

all rear seats have been removed prior to test

nearside and offside front inner c/v boots have a minor leak of grease

Pass 25 Aug 2016 103,268 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail box deteriorated

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,685 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 94,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,874 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,776 miles

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

both rear tyre treads getting low

some rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,963 miles

3 rear seats removed main belts not checked

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 63,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

3 rear seats removed main belts not checked

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,750 miles

undertrays fitted at time of test

x2 rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2010 38,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

undertrays fitted at time of test

x2 rear most seats not fitted at time of test

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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RO57 BJF is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RO57 BJF, 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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What year was RO57 BJF registered?

RO57 BJF is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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