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GU57 PVZ

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,073 mi
Last recorded173,073 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 PVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 173,073 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded jacking point

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 173,064 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded jacking point

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 165,320 miles

minor chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2019 148,967 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 148,852 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear warning light on dash,however brake pads/wiring appears to be in good condition.

Nearside Front tyre on 3MM in places.

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt stalk plastic outer casing missing,however does function as intended.

Rust present on both front A posts.

Third row of seats missing.

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres small cuts present.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 125,137 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces heavily lipped ..

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing,however does function as intended.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate air bag light intermittant but functioning correctly at time of test (5.4.2)

Third row seats missing.

cuts present on all tyres.

cuts present on all tyres.

esp light on

Fail 30 Dec 2017 124,913 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front brake discs inner surfaces heavily lipped ..

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing,however does function as intended.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Third row seats missing.

cuts present on all tyres.

cuts present on all tyres.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,127 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Third row seats missing .

Fail 13 Jan 2017 104,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe work after centre silencer box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Third row seats missing .

Pass 13 Jan 2016 90,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmisions only just passed, it would appear fuel system needs attention

Fail 24 Dec 2014 79,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmisions only just passed, it would appear fuel system needs attention

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside sun-visor clip broken off

Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside sun-visor clip broken off

Fail 17 Jul 2012 61,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 61,335 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,207 miles

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

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

near/side/front/ d/shaft inner boot split

Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,207 miles

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

near/side/front/ d/shaft inner boot split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,917 miles

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

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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GU57 PVZ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU57 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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What year was GU57 PVZ registered?

GU57 PVZ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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