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BN08 AOB

2008 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,519 mi
Last recorded127,519 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 AOB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 127,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 116,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ARB D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,634 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 101,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,738 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,936 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 70,936 miles

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

centre exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 57,115 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,115 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,226 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,222 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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BN08 AOB is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BN08 AOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 AOB registered?

BN08 AOB is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is BN08 AOB safe to buy?

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