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FM08 DME

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,349 mi
Last recorded171,349 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DME
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 171,349 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 171,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 155,266 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 155,266 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 141,921 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2016 141,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 125,232 miles

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 125,231 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,885 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 107,885 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 86,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 86,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 61,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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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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What year was FM08 DME registered?

FM08 DME is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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