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YT08 KAO

2008 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,577 mi
Last recorded170,577 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KAO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 170,577 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill, within 30cm of seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 157,087 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil Leak(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2024 146,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 134,783 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 134,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front strut top mount becoming close to excess play

Offside Front strut top mount slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2022 122,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,457 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 115,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,819 miles

Offside Rear osr number plate bulb not working

Fail 4 Mar 2020 106,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear osr number plate bulb not working

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,942 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,261 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,245 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust not attached (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not attatched (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush also bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush also bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2016 63,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush also bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush also bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,927 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 33,896 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 29,436 miles

child seats fitted to o/s/r, centre, n/s/r and n/s/r/rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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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YT08 KAO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT08 KAO, 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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YT08 KAO is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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