MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
center brake light n/w
o/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorated
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn all rear o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
center brake light n/w
o/s/f inner cv gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
all rear seat belt stalks incomplete, still operational
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
all rear seat belt stalks incomplete, still operational
Both rear and centre seat belt casings missing
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front top strut mounts starting deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - bald -cuts- worn on edge - no cords - 215 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight play steering arm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - cuts - no cords (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
no high level stop not working
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both rear and centre seat belt casings missing
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Front top strut mounts starting deteriorate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - Bald - worn on edge - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m limit - bald -cuts- worn on edge - no cords - 215 55 R16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front slight play steering arm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - cuts - no cords (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)
front number plate cracked
no high level stop not working
Both front tyres near legal limit
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment AND O/S FRONT (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres near legal limit
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment AND O/S FRONT (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front grill loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
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FM08 DME is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FM08 DME, 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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FM08 DME is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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