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FG08 DTZ

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

263,171 mi
Last recorded263,171 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 DTZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 263,171 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2024 246,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2024 246,349 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2023 226,618 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 226,524 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill /chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 218,035 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 218,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 211,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2020 206,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 206,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 203,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 196,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 187,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 168,134 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 168,134 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 98,447 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,891 miles

unable to check 5 rear seat belt stalks, seats not fitted

Pass 5 May 2011 62,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FG08 DTZ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FG08 DTZ, 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 FG08 DTZ registered?

FG08 DTZ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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