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BK08 BDO

2008 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,331 mi
Last recorded140,331 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BDO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under-body covered in under seal

Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material UNDER SIDE COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVICE CHANGING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY STOPPING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELTS

Pass 12 Feb 2022 130,202 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 130,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,103 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 111,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres smoothing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,456 miles

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

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

front tyres smoothing on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 65,067 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,634 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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BK08 BDO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 BDO, 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 BK08 BDO registered?

BK08 BDO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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