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CA57 HWK

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,257 mi
Last recorded160,257 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HWK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 160,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 153,066 miles

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

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

both sides front inner sills covered with heavily sealant

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2018 153,066 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

both sides front inner sills covered with heavily sealant

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 147,361 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened both side top mounts ex play (2.4.A.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened both wise bobe front lower bush rear weak split (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 146,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 141,028 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 140,698 miles

airbag light on

nearside (centre row) built in child seat damage to folding base pivot

Fail 26 Jun 2012 140,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside (centre row) built in child seat damage to folding base pivot

Fail 18 Jun 2012 140,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

srs light on

Pass 24 Mar 2012 135,927 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 133,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,352 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 97,349 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,814 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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CA57 HWK 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 CA57 HWK, 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 CA57 HWK registered?

CA57 HWK is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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