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NC57 NRE

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,872 mi
Last recorded205,872 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 NRE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 205,872 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 205,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 13 Feb 2021 178,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 164,655 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 164,655 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 157,463 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack within the tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 157,463 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack within the tread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 150,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 150,094 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 137,597 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 137,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 123,446 miles

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

Offside Rear light cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2016 123,446 miles

Offside Rear light cracked

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,577 miles

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear boot seat not present at time of test, unable to check seatbelt

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres different size compared to front axle

Fail 1 Apr 2015 110,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant level low

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear boot seat not present at time of test, unable to check seatbelt

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,886 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,456 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,004 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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NC57 NRE is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NRE, 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 NRE is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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