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AD58 VPT

2008 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,662 mi
Last recorded210,662 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 VPT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2017 210,662 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 199,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 199,328 miles

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 191,995 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 191,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working O/S Brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low O/S Headlight aim too low - ADJUSTED AT STATION (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 183,129 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 166,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 152,707 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 137,359 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust box connecting centre pipe.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,958 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 114,958 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 88,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside wing mirror damaged.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,146 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 67,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AD58 VPT is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 101,087 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 AD58 VPT, 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 18 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD58 VPT registered?

AD58 VPT is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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