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Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer body panels damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tested in wet conditions
undertray fitted
Front strut mounts , slight play ,offside and nearside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front strut mounts , slight play ,offside and nearside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
e.m.l on
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
e.m.l on
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play , both sides
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play , both sides
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Handbrake cables partially seized.
Nearside Front Tyre outer wall curb damaged/perished/cracked and worn close to legal limits. (Inner tread)
Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall curb damaged/perished/cracked and worn close to legal limits.
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread, close to legal limit.
Offside Rear Tyre cracked and worn close to legal limit.
Offside and Nearside sills slightly corroded.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Handbrake cables partially seized.
Nearside Front Tyre outer wall curb damaged/perished/cracked and worn close to legal limits. (Inner tread)
Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall curb damaged/perished/cracked and worn close to legal limits.
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread, close to legal limit.
Offside Rear Tyre cracked and worn close to legal limit.
Offside and Nearside sills slightly corroded.
Nearside front tyre tread cracking, worn close to legal limit. (inner edge)
Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit. (inner edge)
Nearside tyres have curb damage, no cords visible.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit. (inner edge)
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit. (inner edge)
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has damage. Cords not visable at time of test
Spare tyre appears to have a cut tin the tread and sidewall is curb damaged
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has damage. Cords not visable at time of test
Spare tyre appears to have a cut tin the tread and sidewall is curb damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
osf tyre tread on 3mm
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
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GF57 NFN is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 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 GF57 NFN, 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 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GF57 NFN registered?
GF57 NFN is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 February 2008.
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