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BD08 KOE

2008 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

258,355 mi
Last recorded258,355 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KOE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 258,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under vehicle general corrosion.,

Pass 9 Sep 2019 240,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2019 240,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2018 220,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 206,244 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 198,391 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

front discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2016 197,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

front discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2015 180,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer edges worn

Fail 5 Sep 2015 180,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer edges worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 166,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 164,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 164,355 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 152,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 152,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2013 131,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 131,094 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,177 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,448 miles

stonechip in windscreen

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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BD08 KOE is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BD08 KOE, 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 BD08 KOE registered?

BD08 KOE is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 KOE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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