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GV57 MLY

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,957 mi
Last recorded157,957 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 MLY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 157,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and cassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 152,197 miles

Nearside Front under body rust

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 May 2024 143,059 miles

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

Underbody covers and sill covers fitted

Underbody slightly rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2023 137,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat in boot missing

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill panel rusty has sill panel cover fitted

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat in boot missing

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 137,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat in boot missing

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill panel rusty has sill panel cover fitted

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat in boot missing

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2022 125,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,640 miles

Nearside Nearside middle outer seat not fitted at the time of test

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,450 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 110,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 100,112 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,112 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn approx 60% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,716 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,401 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,472 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear exhaust box small holes

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,046 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.both front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,075 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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GV57 MLY is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GV57 MLY, 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 GV57 MLY registered?

GV57 MLY is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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