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BD57 ZBP

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,636 mi
Last recorded144,636 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 ZBP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 144,636 miles

covers fitted to engine bay

offside rear inner arch liner rubbing on tyre

sills covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,818 miles

covers fitted to engine bay

nearside front seat has play in runners

offside front abs sensor rubbing tyre

offside rear inner arch liner rubbing on tyre

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 135,818 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

covers fitted to engine bay

nearside front seat has play in runners

offside front abs sensor rubbing tyre

offside rear inner arch liner rubbing on tyre

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 126,173 miles

engine covers fitted

offside very rear seat belt not checked

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 126,173 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

engine covers fitted

offside very rear seat belt not checked

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,878 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges will need replacing soon

emissions to clean to register

Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front seat base has slight play

Nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 106,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front seat base has slight play

Nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and low on tread.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 98,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and low on tread.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,719 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 73,851 miles

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

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

advise improve repair to offside inner cv boot

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,851 miles

advise improve repair to offside inner cv boot

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 60,390 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,838 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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BD57 ZBP is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BD57 ZBP, 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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BD57 ZBP is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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