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BJ08 UOC

2008 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,165 mi
Last recorded150,165 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UOC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 150,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 150,143 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre innersill next to fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 147,624 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 147,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 146,679 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 146,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 144,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

outersill covers on at time of test obscuring some components

Fail 17 Aug 2022 144,355 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside jacking points marked with paint outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill 3 patches marked with paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside jacking points marked with paint outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

outersill covers on at time of test obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2021 141,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,419 miles

brake bad wear light on , but pads not worn

Fail 26 Aug 2020 137,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake bad wear light on , but pads not worn

Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,205 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 114,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,119 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,315 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,397 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,972 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2011 46,206 miles

both inner driveshaft gaitors slit and leaking grease

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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BJ08 UOC is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ08 UOC, 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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BJ08 UOC is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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