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FG08 YMV

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,323 mi
Last recorded207,323 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YMV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2015 207,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 207,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 155,362 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 155,362 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 104,174 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 104,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 160,899 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 159,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 120,522 miles

o/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 24 May 2011 68,456 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 67,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 67,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,713 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 39,669 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,410 miles

Offside 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 YMV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG08 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

FG08 YMV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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