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BD08 UBK

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,250 mi
Last recorded203,250 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 UBK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 203,250 miles

Centre Passengers Buckle Damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp Damaged / Craked

Offside Rear Tyre Under inflated

2 x Rear seats not fitted and not checked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 203,248 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 x Rear seats not fitted and not checked

Centre Passengers Buckle Damaged

Nearside Rear Lamp Damaged / Craked

Offside Rear Tyre Under inflated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 192,726 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded at exit

nearside rear lamp unit cracked/repaired but not impairing operation

rear centre seat belt clip damaged but not preventing safe use

Fail 7 Jul 2016 192,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% front imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/45-R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded at exit

nearside rear lamp unit cracked/repaired but not impairing operation

rear centre seat belt clip damaged but not preventing safe use

Pass 29 Apr 2015 179,463 miles

both the rear tyres are worn out of shape on the inside edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 158,756 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel has been repaired/welded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 142,407 miles

both the rear tyres are getting thin on the inside edges

nearside rear road wheel has been repaired/welded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 118,841 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching the minimum legal limit

Pass 4 May 2011 90,110 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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BD08 UBK is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

BD08 UBK is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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