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DV58 BMO

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,229 mi
Last recorded155,229 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 BMO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 155,229 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Mar 2025 137,748 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S+O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Sills corroded. N/S+O/S

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,603 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

tested in wet condition/rear sills general rust

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,781 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front and Rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside undersill corroding

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Wear in Nearside and Offside front top strut mountings

Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside undersill corroding

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Wear in Nearside and Offside front top strut mountings

Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,789 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 53,782 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,110 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

backbox of exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 13 Nov 2017 47,262 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,098 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 39,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 22,574 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,773 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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DV58 BMO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV58 BMO, 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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DV58 BMO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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