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BK08 VPG

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,396 mi
Last recorded116,396 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VPG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 116,396 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 116,375 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,561 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 111,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,250 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 70,423 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 70,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,967 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 44,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,391 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,334 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 VPG is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc 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 BK08 VPG, 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 VPG registered?

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

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