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When is the MOT due for OU05 BYS?

The MOT for OU05 BYS is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 September 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of OU05 BYS?

The recorded mileage for OU05 BYS is 198,785 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is OU05 BYS ULEZ compliant?

No, OU05 BYS 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

2005 SEAT Alhambra 1.9L Diesel · OU05 BYS

OU05 BYS

2005 SEAT Alhambra (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14/04/2005. Recorded mileage 198,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: SEAT ALHAMBRA
Year / Origin: 2005 · Oxford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/09/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 198,785 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 01/09/2024

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Mileage: 198,785 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 1896cc

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OU05 BYS Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2023
198,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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OU05 BYS Mileage History

22/08/2022180,776 mi
03/09/2022181,032 mi+256 mi
10/08/2023198,717 mi+17,685 mi
12/08/2023198,785 mi+68 mi

Average of roughly 18,527 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

OU05 BYS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 07:27

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Seat Alhambra (OU05 BYS) between August 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2023 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: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat position incorrect (7.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”.

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