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EA08 EKX

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,151 mi
Last recorded110,151 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EKX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 110,151 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

slight damage to n/s mirror glass

Pass 26 Jul 2021 105,492 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2020 100,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges , n/s close to limit

some damage to n/s/r light lens

Fail 11 Jul 2020 100,927 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges , n/s close to limit

some damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 30 Jul 2019 97,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

partial damage to n/s wing mirror

some damage to rear lights

Pass 3 Aug 2018 88,647 miles

o/s/f tyre very close to limit boarderline

Pass 25 May 2017 83,280 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 83,280 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,492 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 78,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges getting close to limit

Pass 28 May 2015 72,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres very close to limit

o/s/f inner cv boot starting to perish

Fail 27 May 2015 72,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres very close to limit

o/s/f inner cv boot starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2014 64,743 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 54,670 miles

some wear to both front tyres

Fail 16 May 2013 54,229 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

some wear to both front tyres

Pass 31 May 2012 43,140 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 43,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2011 31,406 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 31,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EA08 EKX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EA08 EKX, 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 EA08 EKX registered?

EA08 EKX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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