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FY08 AEL

2008 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,237 mi
Last recorded133,237 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AEL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,237 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 120,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 110,972 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer joint badly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 110,727 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer joint badly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,876 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 97,954 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 97,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,923 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,552 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,456 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s/r child seat

Pass 13 Feb 2014 43,422 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,025 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,000 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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FY08 AEL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY08 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 AEL registered?

FY08 AEL is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 AEL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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