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CK08 GVN

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

319,806 mi
Last recorded319,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 GVN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 319,806 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 319,806 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 304,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 304,037 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf osf (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 291,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable not adjusted right

Fail 19 Apr 2017 291,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable not adjusted right

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 253,976 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 214,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 173,283 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 136,485 miles

front no.plate cracked

no direct door acess to rear seats

Fail 22 May 2013 135,467 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front no.plate cracked

movement in both front shock topmountings

no direct door acess to rear seats

Pass 30 May 2012 98,395 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 98,395 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 98,324 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 98,324 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear windows tinted.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

reartyres wearing on inner edges

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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CK08 GVN is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CK08 GVN, 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 CK08 GVN registered?

CK08 GVN is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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