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RV07 ZLX

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,600 mi
Last recorded148,600 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 ZLX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 148,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 126,302 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 125,923 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 120,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Mar 2021 120,319 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,293 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 114,292 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 108,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 101,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,635 miles

advice both front tyre's wearing on edge's.

advice n/s rear seat missing/seat belt not checked.

n/s/f. tyre outer wall cut/cracking.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,696 miles

1.advice n/s/f door mirror loose. 2.ALL REAR SEAT MISSING +SEAT BELT'S NOT CHECKED..

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,469 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,469 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,221 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OSF & NSF brake discs worn and corroding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 73,221 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

OSF & NSF brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,595 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,812 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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RV07 ZLX is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV07 ZLX, 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 RV07 ZLX registered?

RV07 ZLX is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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