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OU05BWJ
2005 SEAT ALHAMBRA
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU05BWJ
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALHAMBRA
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,618 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,092 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch front Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Wheel arch front Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,684 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill / Jacking Point Marked In Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,836 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Upper 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 inner edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,278 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper 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))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,321 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,408 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)
12 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,936 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,135 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017 30 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,894 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,628 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,526 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,721 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 30 Jun 202626 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,676 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
31 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,737 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2011 30 Jun 202616 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,886 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,886 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,413 MI
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OU05BWJ was registered on 2005-04-01
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