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SEAT Alhambra

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,984 cc

L7 AEVMOT history

L7 AEV is a silver diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 26 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 281,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2024
Mileage
281,079 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
17,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 AEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L7 AEV was last recorded at 281,079 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 5,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,475 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,604 miles
Average per year
17,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 281,079 miles
  • 2023 – 275,475 miles
  • 2022 – 269,559 miles
  • 2021 – 269,483 miles
  • 2020 – 260,499 miles
  • 2019 – 238,500 miles
  • 2018 – 217,742 miles
  • 2017 – 176,919 miles
  • 2016 – 134,933 miles
  • 2015 – 84,399 miles
  • 2014 – 60,057 miles
  • 2013 – 54,259 miles
  • 2012 – 48,571 miles
  • 2011 – 43,419 miles
  • 2010 – 35,839 miles
  • 2009 – 22,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail281,079 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail281,079 miles (+5,604)1 dangerous12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,079 miles
    Test number
    774183084453
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass275,475 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    275,475 miles
    Test number
    586866347232
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail275,457 miles (+5,898)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,457 miles
    Test number
    270079364772
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass269,559 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    269,559 miles
    Test number
    452406232781
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s sill panel deteriorating

  5. Fail269,559 miles (+76)1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,559 miles
    Test number
    316712022912
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s sill panel deteriorating

  6. Fail269,483 miles (+8,984)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,483 miles
    Test number
    956297103763
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s sill panel deteriorating.At front

  7. Pass260,499 miles (+316)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    260,499 miles
    Test number
    101154499345
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill panel deteriorating.

  8. Fail260,183 miles (+21,683)1 dangerous4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,183 miles
    Test number
    106869652520
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s sill panel deteriorating.

  9. Pass238,500 miles (+20,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    238,500 miles
    Test number
    535813830107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass217,742 miles (+40,823)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    217,742 miles
    Test number
    277281056666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,919 miles (+41,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    176,919 miles
    Test number
    451894367755
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass134,933 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,933 miles
    Test number
    869204968130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPark brake reading close to minimum requirements 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to exhaust

  13. Fail134,933 miles (+50,534)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,933 miles
    Test number
    355570845224
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPark brake reading close to minimum requirements 16%
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to exhaust

  14. Pass84,399 miles (+24,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    279485475445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,057 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,057 miles
    Test number
    149678484173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,259 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    508596383135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,571 miles (+5,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    369416582129
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass43,419 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    475855981192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,839 miles (+12,961)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,839 miles
    Test number
    403000080186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    811347749149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 AEV

Does L7 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 AEV expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 AEV?
The MOT on L7 AEV expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 AEV done?
L7 AEV was recorded at 281,079 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 17,516 miles a year.
Has L7 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 AEV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 AEV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L7 AEV find?
L7 AEV failed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 12 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill x2, and 11 more.

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