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YF58 MVD

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

209,642 mi
Last recorded209,642 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 MVD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 209,642 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2024 209,642 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 207,023 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 203,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 200,069 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 200,068 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 197,555 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 197,555 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 189,775 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

inner sills fitted

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2019 189,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,215 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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YF58 MVD is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF58 MVD, 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 YF58 MVD registered?

YF58 MVD is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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