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OY57 MWN

2007 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,263 mi
Last recorded178,263 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 MWN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 178,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible bike rack blocking view (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 172,023 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 172,006 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 163,009 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension mounting bracket corroded

hazard warner's do not work with ignition off

rear seats not fitted, seat belt check no carried out

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 162,893 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrode & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear suspension mounting bracket corroded

hazard warner's do not work with ignition off

rear seats not fitted, seat belt check no carried out

rear shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 153,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 153,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,246 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 139,614 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 138,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 132,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,880 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 120,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 105,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,548 miles

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

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 MWN is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY57 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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