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BJ58 DKV

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,910 mi
Last recorded246,910 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DKV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 246,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn bald starting to blister (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner tread

front fog lamps deteriorated

nearside front seat belt stalk casing missing

oil leak

rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

topped up coolant level

Fail 4 Dec 2017 246,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn bald starting to blister (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner tread

front fog lamps deteriorated

nearside front seat belt stalk casing missing

oil leak

rear exhaust box casing deteriorated

topped up coolant level

Pass 5 Dec 2016 218,112 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk plastic cover is missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lift detected at both sides front top shock absorber mounts

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2016 218,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect non defined beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front seat belt stalk plastic cover is missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lift detected at both sides front top shock absorber mounts

parking brake readings n.s.r 180 o.s.r 90 efficiency is 14%

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2016 200,718 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jun 2016 200,702 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2015 183,981 miles

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Fail 8 Dec 2015 183,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

Pass 13 Dec 2014 154,423 miles

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

cuts in nearside rear tyre sidewall no cords showing at time of test

second hand dashboard fitted showing different chassis number.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,845 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

engine under tray fitted

strong advice n/s/r outer brake pad wearing close to limit of 1.5mm

Pass 2 Nov 2012 95,825 miles

front discs worn

lower arm bushes worn

n/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,785 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,934 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,595 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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BJ58 DKV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ58 DKV, 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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BJ58 DKV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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