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DA08 OJM

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,726 mi
Last recorded197,726 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 OJM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 197,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded slightly

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear subframe undersealed

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 186,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 175,733 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2022 172,784 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 172,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 169,490 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2021 169,486 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 161,120 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 149,721 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2019 149,720 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 140,609 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2018 140,602 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front chassis legs have slight surface corrosion

o/s front CV boot is coated in grease, no splits can be found at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 118,872 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 118,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 107,122 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 107,079 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 95,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 11 May 2013 86,103 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 75,640 miles

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and pitted

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre worn on inneredge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,980 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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DA08 OJM is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA08 OJM, 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 DA08 OJM registered?

DA08 OJM is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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