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CRZ 8386

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,245 mi
Last recorded161,245 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRZ 8386
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 161,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake in need of attention

Offside Front shocker top mounting slight lift

mil light on

Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 undersealed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded / undersealed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside heavily corroded / undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded/ undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer heavily corroded/ undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/ undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer heavily corroded/ undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavily corroded/ undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer heavily corroded/ undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded/ undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer heavily corroded/ undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

sill covers fitted both sides / fixings missing but still secure

undercovers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2024 156,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH /CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL/REAR ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH SILL COVERS NOT FULLY SECURE

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 151,829 miles

Nearside Front SILL COVER INSECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WELDED REPAIRS HEAVILY COATED IN SEAM SEALER AND UNDERSEAL

Fail 25 Jul 2023 151,803 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 145,726 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 145,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended BUCKLE ON WRONG SIDE OF SEAT (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3RD ROW ,BUCKLE ON WRONG SIDE OF SEAT (7.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 144,053 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security off side and near side inner sills and box section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded plastic covers fittted not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2021 144,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill by suspension bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security off side and near side inner sills and box section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded plastic covers fittted not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 140,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

boot lid brake light not working

both rear shocker casing corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine tray and covers fitted obscurring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2020 140,009 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner box section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting box section by tow point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

boot lid brake light not working

both rear shocker casing corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine tray and covers fitted obscurring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,260 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 119,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,369 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,363 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,998 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 101,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 90,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,448 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 68,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,773 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,332 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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CRZ 8386 is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CRZ 8386, 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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CRZ 8386 is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 March 2007.

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