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SH57 WJE

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,335 mi
Last recorded139,335 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 WJE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 139,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 128,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (1.1.21 (e) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted limiting view on some components

under vehicle and suspension components are rusty including inner sills, axel, floor pan, anti roll bar, shocker casings, coil springs

Fail 15 Aug 2022 128,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have a slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (1.1.21 (e) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted limiting view on some components

under vehicle and suspension components are rusty including inner sills, axel, floor pan, anti roll bar, shocker casings, coil springs

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,459 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

engine covers and under shields fitted limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with 4 passenger seats

Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both sills corroded

engine covers and under shields fitted limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with 4 passenger seats

Pass 18 Aug 2020 116,348 miles

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

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

Front sills corroded

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

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

both rear and front shockers corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 116,344 miles

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

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

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

Front sills corroded

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

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

both rear and front shockers corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 114,447 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front shockers corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear shockers corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 111,547 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 108,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,837 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 74,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,516 miles

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,903 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres tread's on 2mm

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2012 36,903 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres tread's on 2mm

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,623 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,519 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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SH57 WJE is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH57 WJE, 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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SH57 WJE is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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