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DE58 BTY

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,024 mi
Last recorded150,024 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 BTY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 150,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside * Rear bush * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 141,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 141,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 134,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush worn not considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear rear seat belt stalk outer case missing not affecting operation

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk outer case missing not affecting operation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has rubbed causing slight wear not excessive (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake fluid looks dirty

coolant level below minimum

Fail 24 Oct 2019 134,318 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush worn not considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white internal orange filter not attached (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear rear rear seat belt stalk outer case missing not affecting operation

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk outer case missing not affecting operation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has rubbed causing slight wear not excessive (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer heavily corroded minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake fluid looks dirty

coolant level below minimum

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 122,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,679 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer facing sidewall on tyre badly worn

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

Rear Silencer clamp corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,923 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,755 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and under covers obscuring components.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,755 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and under covers obscuring components.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 64,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,960 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,509 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

unable to test centre and rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,670 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

unable to test rear and centre seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,340 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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DE58 BTY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE58 BTY, 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 DE58 BTY registered?

DE58 BTY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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