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MW56 VGM

2007 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 VGM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 105,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front shock absorber weak

Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front shock absorber weak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 82,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,738 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,743 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,558 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 36,523 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre seat belt buckle body damaged

n/s/r seat belt buckle body damaged

o/s indicator repeater lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,523 miles

centre seat belt buckle body damaged

n/s/r seat belt buckle body damaged

o/s indicator repeater lamp damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,090 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,096 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 25,096 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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MW56 VGM is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW56 VGM, 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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MW56 VGM is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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