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AF57 MWG

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

238,389 mi
Last recorded238,389 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 MWG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 238,389 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 238,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak weak / lower nut snapped (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear weak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 228,334 miles

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 228,334 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 217,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 208,434 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 208,151 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 204,609 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 197,061 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 195,411 miles

brake warning on

Fail 21 Jul 2014 195,411 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 179,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 161,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 161,054 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2013 147,032 miles

brake warning on

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2013 147,032 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning on

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2012 146,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 131,741 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2011 107,904 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,708 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,304 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 79,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AF57 MWG is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 100,045 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 AF57 MWG, 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 19 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF57 MWG is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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