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FG58 ZZO

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,180 mi
Last recorded138,180 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 138,180 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 138,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 133,043 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 126,362 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,853 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 122,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but no in prescribed zone

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 110,878 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,040 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,023 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,530 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

headlamp beam convertors fitted

headlight adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim

Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,530 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

headlamp beam convertors fitted

headlight adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,331 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,581 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 58,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,742 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 39,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 ZZO 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 68.4%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

FG58 ZZO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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