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FD08 EUJ

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

223,186 mi
Last recorded223,186 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 EUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 223,186 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 222,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 213,222 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 213,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 206,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 198,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 178,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 178,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 160,124 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 160,124 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 144,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Dec 2013 144,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 132,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 119,738 miles

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

both side rear discs badly distrorted.

two stone chips zone "B" >10mm

Fail 18 Jul 2012 119,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both side rear discs badly distrorted.

two stone chips zone "B" >10mm

Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

middle row outer seats and rear seats fitted wrong way round.seat belt stalk wrong side of seat

o/s/r brake pads and disc worn

Pass 24 May 2011 87,477 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 EUJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EUJ, 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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FD08 EUJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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