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B8 DUO

2014 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,716 mi
Last recorded72,716 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Alhambra73,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DUO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 72,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 64,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,701 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine/ under body components fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and or under body components

Pass 14 Oct 2019 27,839 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 23,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B8 DUO is a 2014 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 73,696 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 B8 DUO, 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 12 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 DUO registered?

B8 DUO is a 2014 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 November 2014.

Is B8 DUO safe to buy?

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