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YR08 UKX

2008 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,668 mi
Last recorded146,668 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 UKX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 146,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 146,113 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 141,169 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 141,165 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 135,822 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE - Sills. Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 131,348 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,188 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 119,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 112,069 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 11 Apr 2017 112,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,352 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/front (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,888 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 76,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 rear tyre has suspected belt lift

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,362 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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YR08 UKX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YR08 UKX, 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 YR08 UKX registered?

YR08 UKX is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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