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DV08 UOW

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,833 mi
Last recorded119,833 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 UOW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 119,833 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 119,817 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 116,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 113,923 miles

Both sills corroded front and rear

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 108,797 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 108,797 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 103,458 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 103,458 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 97,454 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 97,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,380 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2016 85,380 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,937 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 71,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 71,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,980 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear boot seat removed at time of test

small nick outer sidewall of nearside front tyre not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,556 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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DV08 UOW is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DV08 UOW, 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 DV08 UOW registered?

DV08 UOW is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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