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FD08 EHY

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,220 mi
Last recorded160,220 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 EHY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 160,220 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

water leaking from screen wash bottle

Fail 10 Jan 2019 160,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bush worn and securing bracket adrift (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

water leaking from screen wash bottle

Pass 29 Dec 2017 143,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 133,771 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 123,411 miles

both rear lamp units have cracked lenses

Fail 8 Jan 2016 123,411 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lamp units have cracked lenses

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,248 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 114,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 102,943 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,860 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,456 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 79,445 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,944 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,944 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 30,843 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 12,083 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 313 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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FD08 EHY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD08 EHY, 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 FD08 EHY registered?

FD08 EHY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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