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OY57 MWJ

2007 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,314 mi
Last recorded177,314 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 MWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 177,314 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 162,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 148,310 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 148,310 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 130,806 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,475 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated/center exhaust slight leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,485 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,940 miles

Both front lower wishbone rearmost bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front slight twist in flexible brake hose

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,099 miles

Slight twist in nearside front flexible brake hose.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,368 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED. NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING. NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CHAFFED.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED. NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING. NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CHAFFED.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,365 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING DOWN 2.5 2.0 MM.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,532 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight knock from from anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,187 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 30,187 miles

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

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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OY57 MWJ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY57 MWJ, 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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OY57 MWJ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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