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SJ57 VPV

2007 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,162 mi
Last recorded165,162 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 VPV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 165,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 165,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)

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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SJ57 VPV is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ57 VPV, 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 SJ57 VPV registered?

SJ57 VPV is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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