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FN08 YTX

2008 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

236,756 mi
Last recorded236,756 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 YTX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 236,756 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The aux belt is heavily perished

The nearside rear sidelight is too bright

The centre row centre seat and nearside seat have seatbelt catches with missing covers

Fail 25 Sep 2017 236,756 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The aux belt is heavily perished

The nearside rear sidelight is too bright

The centre row centre seat and nearside seat have seatbelt catches with missing covers

Pass 26 Sep 2016 204,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 173,996 miles

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

The centre seat belt catch case centre row is broken but functions as intended

Fail 26 Nov 2015 173,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

The centre seat belt catch case centre row is broken but functions as intended

Pass 10 Oct 2014 149,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Fail 29 Sep 2014 146,983 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jul 2014 139,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs getting warn

n/s/r tyre inner edge on ware limit

o/s/r inner anti-roll bar bush slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,354 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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FN08 YTX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN08 YTX, 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 FN08 YTX registered?

FN08 YTX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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