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FL08 ZZV

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,065 mi
Last recorded172,065 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 ZZV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 172,065 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 163,711 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front tyres wearing and nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 22 Feb 2024 157,358 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 17 Feb 2024 157,321 miles

Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides front inner sills and near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 11 Feb 2023 150,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,213 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 27 Feb 2021 137,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Feb 2020 136,028 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

n/s/r inner wheel rim is slightly distorted

Fail 8 Feb 2020 136,001 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

n/s/r inner wheel rim is slightly distorted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 127,772 miles

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 24 Feb 2018 123,404 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

n/s/r tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges.

o/s/f wheel inner rim is slightly distorted.

o/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread, and is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 117,296 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Feb 2016 111,354 miles

Front both fronttyres wearing edges

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view black tape on (8.1.2a)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 103,676 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 94,853 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,858 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 76,858 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washers frozen

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,393 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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FL08 ZZV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FL08 ZZV, 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 FL08 ZZV registered?

FL08 ZZV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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