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KP08 KJY

2008 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,364 mi
Last recorded167,364 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KJY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 167,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2021 158,244 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS & OS Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Also Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (Rear Seats - OS) & (Middle row Seats NS & Center) (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle has slight Corrosion to rear Components

Fail 6 Dec 2021 158,206 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS & OS Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS Also Slightly Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (Rear Seats - OS) & (Middle row Seats NS & Center) (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicle has slight Corrosion to rear Components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 148,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns /os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion on casing ns /os

Fail 17 Nov 2020 148,831 miles

Central Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns /os inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns /os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns /os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on casing ns /os

Pass 2 Dec 2019 142,235 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 132,956 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 132,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,925 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,997 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 85,973 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 71,542 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 31 Jul 2012 58,636 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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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KP08 KJY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KP08 KJY, 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 KP08 KJY registered?

KP08 KJY is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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