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KT08 FNV

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,945 mi
Last recorded144,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 FNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 144,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 144,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 124,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 124,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 112,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner CV joint boot deteriorated leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Inner CV joint boot deteriorated leaking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2019 90,147 miles

Offside Rear 7th seat seat belt not checked. set not fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 90,147 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear 7th seat seat belt not checked. set not fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 81,808 miles

Nearside rear tyre valve perished.

Offside rear tyre valve perished.

Fail 18 May 2018 81,808 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre valve perished.

Offside rear tyre valve perished.

Pass 23 May 2017 73,794 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 73,794 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2016 66,974 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

Offside rearmost seat removed at time of test

Fail 21 May 2016 66,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

Offside rearmost seat removed at time of test

Pass 8 May 2015 60,307 miles

Both front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Both front supsension arm ball joint dust covers slightly damaged and arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs heavily worn to inner surfaces

Offside front brake hose slightly chafed

Rear tyres worn unevenly through entire circumference of inner edge

Rearmost seats removed at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2015 60,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Both front macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Both front supsension arm ball joint dust covers slightly damaged and arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs heavily worn to inner surfaces

Offside front brake hose slightly chafed

Rear tyres worn unevenly through entire circumference of inner edge

Rearmost seats removed at time of test

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,122 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Both front macpherson struts have movement at the upper atachments

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs heavily worn to inner surface

Rear tyres worn unevenly through entire circumference of inner edge

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Unable to test rearmost seats and seatbelts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 51,666 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,933 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,199 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 32,196 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge and outer sidewall 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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KT08 FNV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KT08 FNV, 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 KT08 FNV registered?

KT08 FNV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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