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FH57 XDU

2008 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,422 mi
Last recorded160,422 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 XDU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 160,422 miles

tail gate will not open from outside

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly lever sticking slightly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread layers separating on rear number plate (0.1 (b))

both rear lamps in tailgate slightly cracked and build up of dirt inside lamps

offside rear most seat slightly loose on mountings at time of test

slight grease leak on nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter

small holes underside in inner sills at offside centre and both front, outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Feb 2022 160,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly lever sticking slightly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread, worn on inner edge and worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread layers separating on rear number plate (0.1 (b))

both rear lamps in tailgate slightly cracked and build up of dirt inside lamps

offside rear most seat slightly loose on mountings at time of test

slight grease leak on nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter

small holes underside in inner sills at offside centre and both front, outside prescribed area

tail gate will not open from outside

Pass 27 Jan 2021 152,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm & cracking

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated will small hole

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 152,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Parking brake pivot at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm & cracking

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated will small hole

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn slightly out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,094 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess return spring broken at rear of centre linkage connection (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower rubber pad damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower rubber pad missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most seats removed at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both steering rack inner joints ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack low down at offside (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undertray missing

ingress of dirt into both rear fog lamps.

light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places

offside headlamp slightly insecure on lower mounting

Fail 2 Dec 2019 146,087 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess return spring broken at rear of centre linkage connection (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower rubber pad damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lower rubber pad missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear most seats removed at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both steering rack inner joints ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack low down at offside (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undertray missing

ingress of dirt into both rear fog lamps.

light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places

offside headlamp slightly insecure on lower mounting

parking brake lever free travel requires adjusting

Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,217 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

traction control warning light staying on

Fail 30 Nov 2018 122,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 2nd row outer - cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure two mounting rubbers adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad warning light on - wiring deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general under body wear

Pass 23 Aug 2017 116,758 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,544 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,061 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 90,952 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,156 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,833 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FH57 XDU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Red 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 FH57 XDU, 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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FH57 XDU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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