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NL07 VYC

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,704 mi
Last recorded149,704 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL07 VYC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 149,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box deteriorated, minor holes (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes leaking on fuel filter

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track arm slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 149,704 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box deteriorated, minor holes (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipes leaking on fuel filter

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track arm slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 138,140 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,140 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 128,775 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 128,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,577 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 119,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,184 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 100,721 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,324 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,464 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 70,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front grill damaged.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 48,579 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front grill damaged.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front inner c.v boot split

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front inner c.v boot split

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,506 miles

Seats in boot not fitted, not able to fully inspect seat belts.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 25,506 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Seats in boot not fitted, not able to fully inspect seat belts.

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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NL07 VYC is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL07 VYC, 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 NL07 VYC registered?

NL07 VYC is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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