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SW57 BKZ

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

232,774 mi
Last recorded232,774 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 BKZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 232,774 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 232,774 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 218,695 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 218,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 204,224 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 188,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 173,462 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 157,355 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 157,327 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 132,168 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 132,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,125 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,312 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 87,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2012 87,168 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,980 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 65,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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SW57 BKZ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW57 BKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW57 BKZ registered?

SW57 BKZ is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is SW57 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW57 BKZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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