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BL57 EWR

2007 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,197 mi
Last recorded158,197 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EWR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 158,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 158,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 151,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 143,609 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded/weakend

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parts of the exhaust system corroded

rear axle area corroded

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2019 143,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle area corroded

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2018 131,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2018 131,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2017 121,287 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,707 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 87,110 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,123 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 64,163 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 64,091 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,965 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,659 miles

2nd row seat belts not checked as seats folded down

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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BL57 EWR is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL57 EWR, 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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BL57 EWR is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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