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DG08 ZXL

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

251,607 mi
Last recorded251,607 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZXL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 251,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 251,607 miles

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective Slack adjuster broken (1.1.18 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 211,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 199,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 167,817 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 142,531 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 118,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,262 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 108,262 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 97,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,607 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,026 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 39,651 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 28,138 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 28,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 ZXL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

DG08 ZXL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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