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BD57 PVZ

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,298 mi
Last recorded138,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 PVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 138,298 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,665 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,665 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

presenter adviced

Fail 31 Mar 2017 92,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake pades worn (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. size205/55/16 (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 92,470 miles

Direction indicators not working all and tail tale (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all and tail tale (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle and outer (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat insecure all rear not fitted (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both sides (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

both rear discs worn

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 84,939 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,902 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 64,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,219 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs heavily lipped

Nail in N/S/F tyre

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear discs heavily lipped

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,073 miles

engine covers fitted

engine undertray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2010 36,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

engine undertray fitted

nearside front inner cv boot split

tested in wet conditions

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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BD57 PVZ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BD57 PVZ, 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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BD57 PVZ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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