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AK07 XYU

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

257,892 mi
Last recorded257,892 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 XYU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 257,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

driver advise on body work

Fail 13 Oct 2015 256,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit but below TAXI LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit but below TAXI LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

driver advise on body work

track light was on on dash when pulled it in but off time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2014 212,010 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 211,791 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch slipping on road test (taxi failure)

front bumper wrong colour (taxi failure)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 164,481 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 164,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

drivers door window not working TAXI TEST

now TAXI road test done

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,822 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 114,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 112,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 106,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,231 miles

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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AK07 XYU is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK07 XYU, 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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What year was AK07 XYU registered?

AK07 XYU is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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