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FP08 UMC

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,425 mi
Last recorded246,425 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UMC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 246,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 246,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 240,847 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion N/S and O/S sill panels

Wheel bearing noisy O/S/R.

Fail 11 Mar 2021 240,847 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Slight corrosion N/S and O/S sill panels

Wheel bearing noisy O/S/R.

Fail 22 Feb 2021 240,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner body sills

Pass 28 Feb 2020 234,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

check brake pads message on dash

slight play n/s and o/s front top strut mounts

Fail 21 Feb 2020 234,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

check brake pads message on dash

slight play n/s and o/s front top strut mounts

Pass 30 Jan 2019 221,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 215,073 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 210,513 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 210,478 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise tailpipe clamp corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2017 204,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 201,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 186,743 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 165,818 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 165,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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)

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2015 150,767 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 131,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 100,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,425 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,007 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.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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FP08 UMC is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP08 UMC, 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 FP08 UMC registered?

FP08 UMC is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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