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FG58 SHJ

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,085 mi
Last recorded225,085 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 SHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 225,085 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 224,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 215,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 215,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 205,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 205,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 196,069 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 188,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic shroud incomplete (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2021 188,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic shroud incomplete (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tail lamp cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 182,294 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod

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

Pass 2 May 2019 176,159 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 175,915 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 175,897 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 172,289 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside . (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 172,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside . (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 131,350 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,122 miles

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

front and rear brake disks slightly worn

slight play in rackends

Fail 8 Aug 2014 74,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front and rear brake disks slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cracked/perrished

slight play in rackends

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,795 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 SHJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 FG58 SHJ, 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 FG58 SHJ registered?

FG58 SHJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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