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YF08 MOU

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,469 mi
Last recorded151,469 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 MOU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 151,469 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 146,277 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 146,275 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 139,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 133,969 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 133,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 126,078 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 126,058 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 119,026 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 119,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,343 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 106,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 105,419 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 105,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,055 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,895 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,973 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,220 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,043 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,379 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2011 36,525 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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YF08 MOU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF08 MOU, 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 YF08 MOU registered?

YF08 MOU is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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