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FP08 VYV

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,289 mi
Last recorded89,289 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VYV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,289 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 89,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,626 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 83,626 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,315 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,374 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,597 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,307 miles

full seat belt check not carried out, rear seats and middle right and centre not fitted at time of test,

Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

full seat belt check not carried out, rear seats and middle right and centre not fitted at time of test,

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,893 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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FP08 VYV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

FP08 VYV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is FP08 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 VYV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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