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BLA 117E

2008 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,617 mi
Last recorded118,617 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 117E
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 118,617 miles

Rear rear seats removed

inner and outer sills rusty

Fail 21 May 2025 118,617 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear rear seats removed

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 28 May 2024 105,093 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 105,093 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front sills rusty

Pass 13 May 2022 92,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut mtg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 85,637 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 85,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 80,901 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 May 2019 75,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 67,778 miles

Brake pad warning wire light on dash

Inner sills slightly rusty, side skirts fitted

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge, also perishing slightly

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

Pass 11 May 2017 60,652 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

rear shock bushes slightly perishing

Fail 11 May 2017 60,652 miles

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

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

rear shock bushes slightly perishing

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 55,802 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

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

Pass 14 May 2015 51,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,749 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 41,055 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,686 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 35,686 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)

Pass 28 May 2011 30,454 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 30,454 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven.

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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BLA 117E is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BLA 117E, 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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BLA 117E is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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