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DX58 CYU

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,556 mi
Last recorded167,556 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX58 CYU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 167,556 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking points are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight cut at edge of belt (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv joint boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside jacking point are corroded, bordering on excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside subframe mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 161,507 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 155,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S & N/S SILL COVER FITTED HARD TO INSPECT

Pass 22 Jan 2019 36,064 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 36,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,086 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 28,086 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,385 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,165 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked from inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 17,462 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 15,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 11,720 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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DX58 CYU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DX58 CYU, 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 DX58 CYU registered?

DX58 CYU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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