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GF57 NFN

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,594 mi
Last recorded148,594 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 NFN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 148,594 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer body panels damaged

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))

tested in wet conditions

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 142,078 miles

Front strut mounts , slight play ,offside and nearside

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 142,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front strut mounts , slight play ,offside and nearside

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 142,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2024 142,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

e.m.l on

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2023 137,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

e.m.l on

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,890 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 133,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2021 129,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 129,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 126,512 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play , both sides

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 126,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play , both sides

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 118,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 108,616 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,579 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,883 miles

Handbrake cables partially seized.

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall curb damaged/perished/cracked and worn close to legal limits. (Inner tread)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall curb damaged/perished/cracked and worn close to legal limits.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread, close to legal limit.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and worn close to legal limit.

Offside and Nearside sills slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 89,861 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake cables partially seized.

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall curb damaged/perished/cracked and worn close to legal limits. (Inner tread)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall curb damaged/perished/cracked and worn close to legal limits.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner tread, close to legal limit.

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and worn close to legal limit.

Offside and Nearside sills slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,885 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cracking, worn close to legal limit. (inner edge)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit. (inner edge)

Nearside tyres have curb damage, no cords visible.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit. (inner edge)

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit. (inner edge)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,008 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has damage. Cords not visable at time of test

Spare tyre appears to have a cut tin the tread and sidewall is curb damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2014 75,008 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has damage. Cords not visable at time of test

Spare tyre appears to have a cut tin the tread and sidewall is curb damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 61,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

osf tyre tread on 3mm

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,926 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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GF57 NFN is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF57 NFN, 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 GF57 NFN registered?

GF57 NFN is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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