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GK08 OFU

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,089 mi
Last recorded195,089 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OFU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 195,089 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front jacking points both side corroded

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2023 195,089 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front jacking points both side corroded

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 188,749 miles

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

Rear Inner sills corroded (both sides)

Fail 26 Apr 2022 188,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner sills corroded (both sides)

Pass 28 Apr 2021 180,264 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 180,253 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 173,827 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 163,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 155,365 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 143,755 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,163 miles

two rear seats have been removed seatbelts not inspected

Fail 12 Jun 2015 129,163 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

two rear seats have been removed seatbelts not inspected

Fail 9 Jul 2014 117,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 117,321 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 117,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 113,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 888,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,486 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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GK08 OFU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GK08 OFU, 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 GK08 OFU registered?

GK08 OFU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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