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NC57 DSO

2007 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

218,188 mi
Last recorded218,188 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 DSO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 218,188 miles

N/S/ O/S/ OUTERSILLS SKATE FITTED

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 170,312 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 170,312 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,373 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

n/side door mirror damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2018 147,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

n/side door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2017 129,190 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 129,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 111,195 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 111,195 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 96,372 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 96,372 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 80,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 80,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 64,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear rear seats missing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear rear seats missing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,296 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 31,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,518 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 15,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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NC57 DSO is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NC57 DSO, 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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NC57 DSO is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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