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SEAT Alhambra

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 BCFMOT history

LB54 BCF is a black diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
147,579 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BCF was last recorded at 147,579 miles on 27 Apr 2024, 2,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,567 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,012 miles
Average per year
7,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,579 miles
  • 2023 – 145,567 miles
  • 2022 – 136,480 miles
  • 2021 – 127,910 miles
  • 2020 – 120,272 miles
  • 2019 – 114,347 miles
  • 2018 – 107,243 miles
  • 2017 – 103,723 miles
  • 2016 – 94,947 miles
  • 2015 – 90,713 miles
  • 2014 – 83,599 miles
  • 2013 – 74,442 miles
  • 2012 – 65,559 miles
  • 2011 – 58,905 miles
  • 2010 – 49,802 miles
  • 2009 – 43,815 miles
  • 2007 – 29,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,579 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,579 miles (+2,012)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,579 miles
    Test number
    361581565280
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,567 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,567 miles
    Test number
    515289519467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail145,567 miles (+9,087)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,567 miles
    Test number
    743190615235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass136,480 miles (+8,570)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,480 miles
    Test number
    804550913362
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass127,910 miles (+7,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,910 miles
    Test number
    173698519368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm has a slight play at its fixings
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass120,272 miles (+5,925)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,272 miles
    Test number
    270219692831
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,347 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    453653193447
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail114,347 miles (+7,104)1 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    336359979545
    • DangerousExhaust silencer likely to become detached broke off (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass107,243 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,243 miles
    Test number
    693341023669
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail107,243 miles (+3,520)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,243 miles
    Test number
    535477721296
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass103,723 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,723 miles
    Test number
    530348998829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,947 miles (+4,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,947 miles
    Test number
    571698312428
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass90,713 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    687950585047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,599 miles (+9,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    198390284439
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass74,442 miles (+8,883)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    335914483013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,559 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,559 miles
    Test number
    368281182041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,554 miles (+6,649)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,554 miles
    Test number
    848280482008
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass58,905 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,905 miles
    Test number
    326435881022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,895 miles (+9,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,895 miles
    Test number
    636281681029
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass49,802 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,802 miles
    Test number
    634348470034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,815 miles (+14,631)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,815 miles
    Test number
    934060289027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,184 miles
    Test number
    674328787206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 BCF

Does LB54 BCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BCF expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BCF?
The MOT on LB54 BCF expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BCF done?
LB54 BCF was recorded at 147,579 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2024, an average of 7,161 miles a year.
Has LB54 BCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BCF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 BCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 BCF find?
LB54 BCF passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded all four, and 7 more.

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