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KM08 FRF

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 146,312 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 137,875 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover not in place. Buckle works

Rear Unable to check rear additional seat belts

Fail 24 Oct 2024 137,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover not in place. Buckle works

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Unable to check rear additional seat belts

Pass 23 Nov 2023 136,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 129,319 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front outriggers are corroded but not hole

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,488 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed also perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

No 3rd row seats fitted, unable to test adult belts

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed also perished/cracking - (recommend to replace both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 123,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs showing corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed also perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

No 3rd row seats fitted, unable to test adult belts

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed also perished/cracking - (recommend to replace both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,377 miles

Rear seats missing unable to check rear belts

Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of lower front suspension arm worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear seats missing unable to check rear belts

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,649 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 108,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 97,714 miles

Offside Front slight weep of fluid from steering rack gaitor

Rear tailgate seats removed rear belts not checked as centre buckles missing

slight oil leak turbo area

Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,711 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn inner drive shaft bearing rubber mounting detached (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front slight weep of fluid from steering rack gaitor

Rear tailgate seats removed rear belts not checked as centre buckles missing

slight oil leak turbo area

Pass 6 Oct 2017 86,836 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear rear folded down rear seat belts not checked

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,958 miles

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

turbo weeping oil

Fail 6 Oct 2016 74,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre, and rear adrift (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

turbo weeping oil

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear section of exhaust detiorated at last box

Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,653 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in steering colume

Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,038 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,639 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 9,277 miles

o\s\r tyre has cut in sidewall not showing cord

Pass 14 Apr 2009 2,909 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 FRF is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM08 FRF, 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 KM08 FRF registered?

KM08 FRF is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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