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CV08 XKL

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,640 mi
Last recorded162,640 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XKL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 162,640 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF+OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 162,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axel Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axel Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF+OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 150,582 miles

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

Sills Corroded Both Sides

Fail 28 Nov 2022 150,582 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sills Corroded Both Sides

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 136,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,212 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,045 miles

Coolant leak.

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,215 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 82,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,298 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 68,298 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,635 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,643 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 21,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV08 XKL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CV08 XKL, 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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CV08 XKL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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