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HW57 EMF

2007 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,504 mi
Last recorded148,504 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 EMF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 148,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 148,504 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 129,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,865 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,581 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,581 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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 64,265 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged NSF & OSF Slight buldge, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper NSF & OSF Top mount rubbers have play

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,909 miles

Front Upper NSF & OSF Antiroll bar link dust cover clip missing, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR & OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 29,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 19,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 17,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 15,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 13,314 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 11,485 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 7,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 5,266 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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HW57 EMF is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HW57 EMF, 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 HW57 EMF registered?

HW57 EMF is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is HW57 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 EMF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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