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DS08 CUV

2008 Seat Alhambra

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 CUV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 102,243 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2024 102,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2024 102,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 85,233 miles

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

Central Rear seatbelt covered in mould

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 85,233 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear seatbelt covered in mould

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 84,252 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,165 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 76,165 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wall damaged but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

service light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,102 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 64,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust centre box corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,941 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear adult seat belt

Corrosion to exhaust system

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted, but not affecting beam image/pattern

Oil leak/s

Oil level found on minimum prior to test

Fail 20 Oct 2016 51,941 miles

Child seat fitted to Nearside rear adult seat belt

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted, but not affecting beam image/pattern

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak/s

Oil level found on minimum prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2015 37,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 27 Jul 2015 37,529 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 25,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 14,372 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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DS08 CUV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DS08 CUV, 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 DS08 CUV registered?

DS08 CUV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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