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GV08 CMO

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,882 mi
Last recorded264,882 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CMO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 264,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 252,402 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 241,013 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 240,960 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 229,895 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer casing deteriorating

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2021 229,687 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer casing deteriorating

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2020 220,358 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 220,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 211,129 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front number plate cracked

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2018 203,117 miles

Front Number plate cracked, not likely to be misread.

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 191,140 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 191,135 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 169,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

both front top mounts noisy

Fail 22 May 2015 141,103 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 141,103 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 109,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 109,928 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 80,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 56,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 34,444 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 34,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs pitted

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

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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GV08 CMO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV08 CMO, 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 GV08 CMO registered?

GV08 CMO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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