MOT Status
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161,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Silencer clamp broken
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Silencer clamp broken
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear limited vision of brake pads advise wheel off inspection
back box exhaust clamp broken advise replacing
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper to brake hose pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear limited vision of brake pads advise wheel off inspection
back box exhaust clamp broken advise replacing
sill covers fitted
corrosion in inner sills
inbalance of front brakes on the limit
Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn near to excess
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension top mount worn near to excess
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust joint rusted near to excess
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Exhaust joint rusted near to excess
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also nail in outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre perishing slightly
play in o/s/f door hinge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre perishing slightly
play in o/s/f door hinge
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Warning lamp on dash further investigation required
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear row seats have been removed
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear row seats have been removed
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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AV08 UVB is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AV08 UVB, 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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AV08 UVB is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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