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ML57 UAY

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,336 mi
Last recorded158,336 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 UAY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 158,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2024 148,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 139,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,866 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service light on

Pass 22 Jan 2019 86,728 miles

Offside Front top strut slight movement in upper attachment

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,543 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbodyareas

wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2018 79,543 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbodyareas

wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,813 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 75,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,445 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,636 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,301 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,796 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 35,330 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

centre seat missing

chip centre bottom front windscreen

rear number plate insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,131 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre rear seat missing

engine oil low [2pints]

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,131 miles

centre rear seat missing

engine oil low [2pints]

o/s mirror glass damaged

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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ML57 UAY is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 ML57 UAY, 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 ML57 UAY registered?

ML57 UAY is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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