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KP58 MTX

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

251,181 mi
Last recorded251,181 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 MTX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 251,181 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 251,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 224,699 miles

drives seat belt frying

front brake hose cracking

service brake is at limit of 50%

Fail 2 Mar 2015 224,699 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drives seat belt frying

front brake hose cracking

service brake is at limit of 50%

Pass 21 Feb 2014 189,232 miles

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

Fail 21 Feb 2014 189,232 miles

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

front brake discs very poor condition/ very lipped

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

Pass 18 Feb 2013 151,102 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 151,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2012 109,682 miles

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

n/s and o/s rear subframe bushs has play

n/s front tyre at 1.6mm

Fail 9 Mar 2012 109,682 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s and o/s rear subframe bushs has play

n/s front tyre at 1.6mm

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

Pass 19 Nov 2011 100,769 miles

front discs worn

Fail 19 Nov 2011 100,769 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,538 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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KP58 MTX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KP58 MTX, 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 KP58 MTX registered?

KP58 MTX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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