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KM08 CUG

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 CUG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 140,407 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 125,097 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 125,097 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 108,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And rear (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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre on wearbands 1.6mm/heavily worn on inside

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 91,550 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre on wearbands 1.6mm/heavily worn on inside

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 75,077 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 75,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,930 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 59,925 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,098 miles

nearside front tyre has outer wal damage, no cord showing.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,098 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has outer wal damage, no cord showing.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,092 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,609 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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KM08 CUG is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KM08 CUG, 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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KM08 CUG is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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