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DG58 BFL

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

353,020 mi
Last recorded353,020 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 BFL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 353,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 353,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side performance very low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 312,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 312,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint swivel (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 272,786 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2015 225,248 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 225,246 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 181,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 142,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 107,141 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DG58 BFL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG58 BFL, 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 DG58 BFL registered?

DG58 BFL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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