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GV08 WWD

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,674 mi
Last recorded145,674 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WWD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 145,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 16 May 2023 145,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 137,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 137,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 130,637 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All back seats have child seats fitted ()

Fail 24 May 2021 130,637 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All back seats have child seats fitted ()

Pass 28 May 2020 126,542 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 126,538 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 118,045 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 118,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 106,610 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,028 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)

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,035 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,035 miles

both front inner driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs lipped pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn close to limit bald on edge of raised tread

offside front tyre close to limit bald on edge of raised tread

rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,420 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 38,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,561 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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GV08 WWD is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WWD, 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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GV08 WWD is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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