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KS08 DKN

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,221 mi
Last recorded135,221 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 DKN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 135,221 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 135,195 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 132,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 127,292 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 123,436 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 121,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 121,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,292 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 114,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 109,692 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 105,028 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 96,408 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

corroded lip on rear brake discs

Fail 17 May 2016 96,407 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a puncture

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

corroded lip on rear brake discs

Fail 7 May 2015 87,507 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 87,507 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 May 2014 77,828 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 77,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,066 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,222 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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KS08 DKN is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KS08 DKN, 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 KS08 DKN registered?

KS08 DKN is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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