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MW56 VGN

2007 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,239 mi
Last recorded170,239 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 VGN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 170,239 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 170,238 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 159,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing holed/corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 146,817 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 146,817 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,873 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,694 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush All bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,051 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,462 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,208 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,208 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,647 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,401 miles

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

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

both front inner c/v gaiters split

front discs worn

Pass 19 Dec 2009 28,392 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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MW56 VGN is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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