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MJ07 ESV

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,980 mi
Last recorded245,980 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 ESV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 245,980 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 245,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2015 233,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 233,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 221,784 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 221,690 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust pipe broken

Pass 14 May 2014 210,902 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 210,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 196,584 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged but not affecting the view of the rear

Fail 13 Nov 2013 196,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror glass damaged but not affecting the view of the rear

Pass 13 May 2013 180,975 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 169,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 158,179 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 158,100 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 139,600 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 139,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 119,296 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 102,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 87,925 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,455 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,663 miles

sligt play in both top suspension mountings

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,489 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,554 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,059 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 539 miles

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

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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MJ07 ESV is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ07 ESV, 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 MJ07 ESV registered?

MJ07 ESV is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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