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EN08 AZW

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,987 mi
Last recorded168,987 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 AZW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 168,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

crack in screen not in view of the road

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 May 2020 168,987 miles

general under body corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

crack in screen not in view of the road

Pass 18 Dec 2018 150,333 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018 150,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 141,328 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 141,318 miles

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

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

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,544 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 128,460 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,061 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,089 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 87,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 70,047 miles

OSR AND NSR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,534 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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EN08 AZW is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN08 AZW, 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 EN08 AZW registered?

EN08 AZW is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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