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KS08 DKO

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,857 mi
Last recorded205,857 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 DKO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 205,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount worn

Nearside Front brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded

Nearside Front floor to sill damaged corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Offside Front brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded

Offside Front floor to sill damaged corroded and holed

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has been glued together ?

Fail 12 Nov 2022 205,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount worn

Nearside Front brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded

Nearside Front floor to sill damaged corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Upper strut mount worn

Offside Front brake pipe to caliper heavily corroded

Offside Front floor to sill damaged corroded and holed

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has been glued together ?

Pass 2 Nov 2021 199,927 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 199,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 190,672 miles

Exhaust front clamp worn

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 190,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust front clamp worn

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepping/out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 169,822 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape On Inner Edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Heavily On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Worn Slight On Inner Edge

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre Rear ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 151,154 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape 225/45R17

Pass 25 Apr 2017 134,652 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 11 May 2016 117,469 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 117,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 100,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Apr 2015 100,829 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,052 miles

Rear row nearside rear and offside rear seats missing and middle row centre seat missing at time of test and unable to check adult seat belts

Fail 19 Apr 2013 69,052 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear row nearside rear and offside rear seats missing and middle row centre seat missing at time of test and unable to check adult seat belts

Pass 20 Apr 2012 55,033 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,740 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 40,740 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 DKO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS08 DKO, 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 DKO registered?

KS08 DKO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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