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RV57 RFZ

2007 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,775 mi
Last recorded158,775 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 RFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 158,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

steering slightly rough when rotated

Fail 25 Nov 2019 158,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

steering slightly rough when rotated

Pass 28 Nov 2018 143,299 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2018 143,299 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2017 131,645 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 131,645 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,147 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,343 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,706 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,549 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,111 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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RV57 RFZ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RV57 RFZ, 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 RV57 RFZ registered?

RV57 RFZ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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