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CV08 XKM

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

328,678 mi
Last recorded328,678 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XKM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 328,678 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake is sticking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to windscreen in the center

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring parts of the test

noise on engine when accelerating

smoke from exhaust

Fail 21 Dec 2020 328,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear handbrake is sticking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to windscreen in the center

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring parts of the test

noise on engine when accelerating

smoke from exhaust

Pass 19 Dec 2019 314,773 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2019 314,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm ,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine under central onto engine tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm ,rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 303,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 303,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 291,233 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 291,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 278,352 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side and off side front macpherson strut top bearing rubber slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2018 262,211 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 10 May 2018 249,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 234,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 234,669 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 217,680 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 204,561 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 5 Jan 2017 190,267 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 173,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 157,371 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 146,027 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 128,975 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 115,678 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 104,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 89,003 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 88,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 85,518 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 70,311 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 70,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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 XKM is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 CV08 XKM, 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 XKM is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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