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FV57 JHA

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 JHA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,452 miles

Rearmost seats and belts not checked.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 77,451 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rearmost seats and belts not checked.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,066 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 Rear Outer light lense damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

rear exhaust rusty/poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,278 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45.r17.94w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,547 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges - stepped tread

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,115 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 40,100 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,570 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,647 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 21,196 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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FV57 JHA is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV57 JHA, 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 FV57 JHA registered?

FV57 JHA is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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