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DA57 EDX

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

291,388 mi
Last recorded291,388 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 EDX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 291,388 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 291,378 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front tyre cut to cords

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 235,675 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 235,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 207,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 207,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 190,640 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 190,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 160,776 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 160,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 122,422 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 83,711 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

centre and rear exhaust has slight corrosion

front and rear discs have corrosion

minor movement to both front top strut mounts

nearside rear (in boot) seat belt stalk slightly damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2012 83,711 miles

nearside rear (in boot) seat belt stalk slightly damaged

centre and rear exhaust has slight corrosion

front and rear discs have corrosion

minor movement to both front top strut mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,686 miles

o/s/f inner tyre worn down passed tred

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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DA57 EDX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA57 EDX, 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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DA57 EDX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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