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HD57 AYY

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 AYY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 108,991 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 108,971 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,649 miles

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,390 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 98,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear/rear ()

Rear exhaust hitting on rear sub-frame

Road wheel slightly distorted All four inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on limit on edge. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both rear/rear ()

Rear exhaust hitting on rear sub-frame

Road wheel slightly distorted All four inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on limit on edge. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,432 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,828 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished and splitting.

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Nearside front , offside rear and nearside rear road wheels dented inner rims.

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 90,718 miles

Emissions not tested No reading at tail pipe, Rear silencer pipe broken. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Both front brake hoses are perished and splitting.

Engine oil level low.

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

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

Nearside front , offside rear and nearside rear road wheels dented inner rims.

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,647 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 57,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,266 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 49,266 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 27,777 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine undertray fitted

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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HD57 AYY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HD57 AYY, 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 HD57 AYY registered?

HD57 AYY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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