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AO08 YZX

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,933 mi
Last recorded197,933 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YZX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 197,933 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 189,882 miles

Offside Front mirror lens damaged

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2017 189,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front mirror lens damaged

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2017 187,976 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 187,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,568 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,575 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 62,575 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,432 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,773 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 7,365 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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AO08 YZX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO08 YZX, 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 AO08 YZX registered?

AO08 YZX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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