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DE08 CKG

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,515 mi
Last recorded116,515 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CKG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 116,515 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frames and arms corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,515 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frames and arms corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 106,793 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both very rears

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,128 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 88,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,203 miles

brake pad warning light fault. front and rear pads ok

Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,781 miles

Advise low pad warning light on but pads ok at time of test,

Fail 16 Sep 2016 72,778 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. 2nd row beside door, (6.2.A.2)

Advise low pad warning light on but pads ok at time of test,

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,126 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,117 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2014 51,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 51,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 41,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 32,996 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside reartyre outer wall perished

Pass 4 May 2011 24,665 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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DE08 CKG is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE08 CKG, 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 DE08 CKG registered?

DE08 CKG is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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