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PE57 YYV

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,341 mi
Last recorded111,341 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 YYV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 111,341 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing worn (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ,centre seat ()

Fail 9 Mar 2023 111,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing worn (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ,centre seat ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,222 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,222 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working front both n/s o/s side lights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding rea o/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,851 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 102,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle stopped opening during test (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 100,561 miles

back box blowing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

both front top mounts have play in

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear axle showing signs of corriosn

rear discs corroded

rear shocks worn

Fail 10 Mar 2020 100,560 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

back box blowing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

both front top mounts have play in

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear axle showing signs of corriosn

rear discs corroded

rear shocks worn

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose perished

Offside Front Brake hose perished

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,744 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,529 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 69,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,154 miles

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

brake pad low warning light on

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Jun 2015 60,154 miles

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

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

brake pad low warning light on

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 49,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,970 miles

nsr tyre perishing between tread

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,032 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,648 miles

front brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,006 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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PE57 YYV is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PE57 YYV, 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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PE57 YYV is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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