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FM57 CVY

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,568 mi
Last recorded106,568 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 CVY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,568 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,435 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 106,399 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,968 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,873 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,064 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,598 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 95,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2014 89,059 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 89,059 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,371 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,347 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 17,176 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 15,417 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 857 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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FM57 CVY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FM57 CVY, 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 FM57 CVY registered?

FM57 CVY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is FM57 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 CVY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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