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HK08 TKY

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,144 mi
Last recorded103,144 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 TKY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,144 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 103,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 103,001 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 99,179 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked in tread grooves

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked in inner and outer tread grooves

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre impact damage to outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jun 2016 85,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 23 Sep 2015 82,243 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,002 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,962 miles

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

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

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

front wipers poor

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,966 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 51,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 37,552 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nsf tyre outer side wall slight damage

osf alloy wheel rim slightly bent

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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HK08 TKY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HK08 TKY, 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 HK08 TKY registered?

HK08 TKY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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