The road tax status for OU05 BYB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for OU05 BYB?

The MOT for OU05 BYB is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 October 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of OU05 BYB?

The recorded mileage for OU05 BYB is 153,342 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OU05 BYB ULEZ compliant?

No, OU05 BYB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2005 SEAT Alhambra 1.9L Diesel · OU05 BYB

OU05 BYB

2005 SEAT Alhambra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 153,342 miles. MOT valid until 09/10/2026.

Make & Model: SEAT ALHAMBRA
Year / Origin: 2005 · Oxford
MOT Status: Valid until 09/10/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 153,342 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 09/10/2026

Tax Status

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Mileage: 153,342 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1896cc

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OU05 BYB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
153,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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OU05 BYB Mileage History

05/10/2023144,290 mi
06/10/2023144,291 mi+1 mi
20/09/2024146,469 mi+2,178 mi
11/10/2025153,342 mi+6,873 mi
11/10/2025153,342 mi

Average of roughly 4,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OU05 BYB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 01:21

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Alhambra (OU05 BYB) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.

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