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YR58 SKF

2008 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,160 mi
Last recorded105,160 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 SKF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 105,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside handbrake requires further adjustment/repair

Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2024 76,683 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brakes imbalanced

Fail 25 Aug 2022 72,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,966 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) jacking point corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,509 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 58,719 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,680 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 54,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,861 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 50,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight play passenger front top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear rear seats folded down at time of test, seat belts inspected

Wipers front smearing but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Aug 2014 42,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f suspension top mount slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,859 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,674 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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YR58 SKF is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR58 SKF, 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 YR58 SKF registered?

YR58 SKF is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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