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FM57 WKS

2008 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WKS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,678 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under Tray Fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 136,735 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

Fail 10 May 2018 136,733 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 31 May 2017 124,834 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 118,670 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 118,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s inner d/shaft gaiter showing signs of grease

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,273 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s inner d/shaft gaiter showing signs of grease

Pass 30 May 2014 93,824 miles

uneven wear on o/s/front and both rears

Pass 22 May 2013 81,882 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 81,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,843 miles

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

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

Rear tyres inner edges worn low 0mm

Some corrosion on discs.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,669 miles

Rear tyres inners edges 2mm

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 WKS is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM57 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

FM57 WKS is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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