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FG58 KAO

2008 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

350,042 mi
Last recorded350,042 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 KAO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 350,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 350,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 324,630 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 324,630 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 286,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 248,488 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 213,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 174,008 miles

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

Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 174,008 miles

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

Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 133,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,069 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 131,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,444 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 97,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,495 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,478 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,082 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 54,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/r seat belt buckle covers missing,

Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,710 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,141 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 82 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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FG58 KAO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FG58 KAO, 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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FG58 KAO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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