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HG08 HCZ

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,607 mi
Last recorded157,607 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 HCZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 157,607 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 157,583 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 144,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 119,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,979 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 106,618 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 106,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 102,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 97,192 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,744 miles

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 81,744 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre worn excessively on inner edge

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,398 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,394 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,614 miles

n/s/f tyre worn near legal tread limit

n/s/r tyre on legal tread limit and worn on inner edge near cords

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber mount

Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn near legal tread limit

n/s/r tyre on legal tread limit and worn on inner edge near cords

slight play in o/s/f shock absorber mount

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,820 miles

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 29 Oct 2012 29,934 miles

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 16,672 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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HG08 HCZ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HG08 HCZ, 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 HG08 HCZ registered?

HG08 HCZ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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