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CV57 YMK

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,540 mi
Last recorded201,540 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 YMK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 201,540 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 201,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 190,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 190,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 182,630 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ends Of Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Cup Washers Corroding & Movement In Rubber Mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill Trims Fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2023 182,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ends Of Both Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Cup Washers Corroding & Movement In Rubber Mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging Affecting Beam Patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill Trims Fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 174,543 miles

Both Sills Covered By Full Length Plastic Trims

Corrosion On Both Sills Front Ends, Holed N/S

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Some Play in Both Front Upper Strut Mountings

Fail 6 Dec 2022 174,542 miles

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

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

Both Sills Covered By Full Length Plastic Trims

Corrosion On Both Sills Front Ends, Holed N/S

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Some Play in Both Front Upper Strut Mountings

Pass 2 Dec 2021 163,843 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 163,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 158,484 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 156,160 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underside corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 147,646 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Dec 2018 147,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,213 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 139,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 131,892 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 124,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 113,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 105,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,603 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,479 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,380 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,069 miles

BOTH REARMOST SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.SEATBELT ANCHORAGES NOT TESTED

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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CV57 YMK is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV57 YMK, 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 CV57 YMK registered?

CV57 YMK is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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