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DG08 ZWX

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,698 mi
Last recorded44,698 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZWX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 40,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 36,925 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 33,635 miles

Both front and offside rear of back of sills corroded

Factory fitted covers

Third row seats not in to check

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres rubber cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 29,730 miles

Both inner CV gaiters rubber cracking a bit

Exhaust tail pipes very corroded

Factory fitted covers

Offside Front Brake pad sensor wire not connected

Offside Front Drop link top dust cover not on right

Third row seats not in to check

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts rubber cracking in tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 26,801 miles

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

Factory fitted covers

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edges but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres rubber cracking on edges of tread a bit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 26,801 miles

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

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

Factory fitted covers

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inner edges but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres rubber cracking on edges of tread a bit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 23,883 miles

factory fitted covers

front and rear brake discs inner faces corroded

third row seat not in vehicle

Pass 11 May 2019 20,338 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre valve cracked

Pass 12 May 2018 19,333 miles

2 rear seats (3rd row) folded down

engine bay and under covers fitted

front tyres cracking/perished

n/s/f tyre valve cracked

Pass 13 May 2017 18,086 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 17,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim a bit bent (4.2.A.1a)

brake flexys rubber marked by ABS wiring a bit

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

exhaust middle box outer skins corroded and back box been repaired with sealer

front tyre walls rubber cracking a bit

third row seats missing

Pass 21 May 2015 15,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner faces corroded/dirty

third row seat not in place

Pass 19 May 2014 14,389 miles

2 rear seats (3rd row) not fitted

engine bay and under covers fitted

exhaust rusty/slightly corroded, not blowing

front brake discs corroded/scorred

n/s/f tyre valve starting to split

rear tyres cracked outer walls/edge of tread, close to showing cords/wires

rear wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 17 May 2013 12,536 miles

2 rear seats (3rd row) folded down

engine bay and under covers fitted

front brake discs worn/scorred

Pass 17 May 2012 11,093 miles

2 rear seats (3rd row) folded down

both front lower arm bushes, rubber slightly starting to split/peel at edge

front brake discs slightly worn/scorred

rear tyres slightly stepped

rear wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 17 May 2012 11,093 miles

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

2 rear seats (3rd row) folded down

both front lower arm bushes, rubber slightly starting to split/peel at edge

front brake discs slightly worn/scorred

rear tyres slightly stepped

rear wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2011 9,270 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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DG08 ZWX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DG08 ZWX, 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 DG08 ZWX registered?

DG08 ZWX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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