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KP08 SMO

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,911 mi
Last recorded152,911 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 SMO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 152,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside and surface rust to all four disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks - offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside - sills excessively/borderline corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

surface rust and corrosion to underbody arches sills and components

Pass 21 Jul 2023 142,644 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Under Sealed

Pass 25 Mar 2020 141,642 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 135,384 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 135,384 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,528 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 91,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,644 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 44,336 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear tyres perished

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 SMO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KP08 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

KP08 SMO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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