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BF15 LKN

2015 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests36 (26 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

254,769 mi
Last recorded254,769 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Alhambra72,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 LKN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 254,769 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 254,764 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 254,434 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 254,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 243,227 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 243,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 237,994 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 228,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 222,644 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 204,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray missing 2 bolts

Fail 21 Apr 2022 204,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray missing 2 bolts

Pass 26 Oct 2021 188,403 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 188,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 177,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 177,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 160,040 miles

bulb out warning light on dash

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2019 144,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 144,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Number plate lamp dim

Fail 22 Oct 2019 144,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Number plate lamp dim

Pass 1 Nov 2018 113,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,838 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,203 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,840 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 58,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,637 miles

Front Discs have small wear lip

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE WORN UNEVENLY & HAS A LIMITED USEFUL LIFE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,880 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 5,751 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 2,714 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF15 LKN is a 2015 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2015 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 72,210 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 BF15 LKN, 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 11 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BF15 LKN is a 2015 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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