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DE08 CMX

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,133 mi
Last recorded185,133 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 CMX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 185,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 176,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 168,041 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 160,522 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 160,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 156,442 miles

EXHAUST CAT STUDS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Fail 3 May 2021 156,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MID /REAR (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST CAT STUDS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 150,420 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,553 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 135,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 113,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,685 miles

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on non-measurable inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 18,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 15,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,626 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 CMX 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 78.9%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

DE08 CMX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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