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DX08 CZY

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,013 mi
Last recorded113,013 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CZY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 113,013 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 113,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 101,397 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 101,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 91,722 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 91,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 77,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 77,889 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,052 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush/ Bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush Bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front chassis rusting next to sub frame

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/o/s inner sills corroded front to rear small hole inner sill n/s front more than 30cm to seat belts

n/s/o/s outer sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

n/s/o/s rear chassis corroded next to axle mountings

Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,214 miles

All subframe and suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded front to rear, covers fitted outer

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

Offside Inner sill corroded front to rear, covers fitted outer

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,850 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,550 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,599 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle plastic cover loose but does not affect opperation

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 36,126 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,668 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 32,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,524 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,515 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,447 miles

Offside Inner 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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DX08 CZY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DX08 CZY, 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 DX08 CZY registered?

DX08 CZY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DX08 CZY safe to buy?

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