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KT08 UCV

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,250 mi
Last recorded160,250 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 UCV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 160,250 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 160,143 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 153,343 miles

Front Windscreen has stonechip

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 153,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 138,913 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer socket mounting bracket corroded

Tyre - small cut to outer shoulder - offside rear

Fail 29 Jan 2019 138,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hand brake lever pivot on caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer socket mounting bracket corroded

Tyre - small cut to outer shoulder - offside rear

Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,457 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 125,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 117,859 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning lamp on

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2017 117,856 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning lamp on

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,051 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,677 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 78,448 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,035 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 54,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,718 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,425 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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KT08 UCV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

KT08 UCV is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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