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SY57 VKF

2007 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,738 mi
Last recorded150,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Seat Alhambra100,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 VKF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 150,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 139,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe feeding the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe on the arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe on arm (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 139,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill at front jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe feeding the hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe on the arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded No the arm (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,921 miles

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

handbrake return spring broken ? advise new spring .

Pass 6 Jul 2015 98,886 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 98,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,139 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear tyres slightly worn and deterioated

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,482 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,632 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 62,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,044 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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SY57 VKF is a 2007 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY57 VKF, 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 SY57 VKF registered?

SY57 VKF is a 2007 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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