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KN57 PHU

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,686 mi
Last recorded159,686 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 PHU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 159,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 154,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

wipers worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 154,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 152,940 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 152,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 138,602 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2012 138,601 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Also wearing on edges

Nearside rear (rear row) Seat belt buckle damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2012 128,912 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Also wearing on edges

Nearside rear (rear row) Seat belt buckle damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 128,254 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside front tyre has a cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside headlamp has slight movement not considered excessive and does not effect aim or light output

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 128,254 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front steering arm has slight play

Nearside front tyre has a cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside headlamp has slight movement not considered excessive and does not effect aim or light output

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 104,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 67,896 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,978 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,424 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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KN57 PHU is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KN57 PHU, 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 KN57 PHU registered?

KN57 PHU is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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