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FL58 HXV

2008 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

270,064 mi
Last recorded270,064 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 HXV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 270,064 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

driver advised on body work

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 270,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

driver advised on body work

Pass 20 Apr 2018 243,764 miles

driver advised on body work

Fail 17 Apr 2018 243,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge were worn (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front bumper grill missing TAXI TEST FAIL

Offside Front grill missing TAXI TEST FAIL

driver advised on body work

Pass 13 Apr 2017 227,265 miles

driver advised on body work

Pass 11 Apr 2016 199,504 miles

advise paint work to rear bumper

Pass 20 Apr 2015 170,996 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 170,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,010 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 144,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 13 Apr 2013 114,897 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,408 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,938 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 37,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,305 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,297 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 7,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,985 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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FL58 HXV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL58 HXV, 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 FL58 HXV registered?

FL58 HXV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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