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YF57 VPE

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

367,230 mi
Last recorded367,230 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 VPE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 367,230 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake discs worn

rear anti roll bar end bushes worn

Fail 23 Mar 2020 367,230 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs worn

rear anti roll bar end bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2019 362,402 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 347,796 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 347,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 338,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat behind front passenger seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 338,457 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat behind front passenger seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 331,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 323,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 314,119 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 314,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe to silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 302,338 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 290,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 256,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 195,250 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 148,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,473 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No seats fitted in rear,preventing full inspection of adult seatbelts.

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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YF57 VPE 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 78.9%.

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 YF57 VPE, 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 YF57 VPE registered?

YF57 VPE is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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