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HV58 LBJ

2008 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,179 mi
Last recorded167,179 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 LBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 167,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake wear warning light illuminated

offside front spot light inop

offside rear wheel arch /sill starting to corrode

Fail 15 Dec 2025 167,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

brake wear warning light illuminated

offside front spot light inop

offside rear wheel arch /sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2024 156,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 130,272 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Many hanger's on interior mirror and mounting in centre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 130,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water , added water to reservoir no change (3.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Many hanger's on interior mirror and mounting in centre ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Knock badly in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 117,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,422 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 101,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 88,343 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 86,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge /worn/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,586 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 53,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,819 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,228 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 27,429 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 22,513 miles

Nearside Inner Front 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HV58 LBJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV58 LBJ, 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 HV58 LBJ registered?

HV58 LBJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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