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YT58 XKJ

2008 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

252,115 mi
Last recorded252,115 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Alhambra101,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 XKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 252,115 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot has a pin hole

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 235,436 miles

lift in front strut tops rear brake pads seem low

Pass 23 Sep 2019 190,489 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 160,016 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills on both sides rear have general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,763 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 125,529 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 125,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,676 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 109,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f window inop

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,701 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front no plate cracked

offside front inner wheel slightly bent

only n/s/r seat present at time of test

Fail 16 Aug 2011 50,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,796 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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YT58 XKJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YT58 XKJ, 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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YT58 XKJ is a 2008 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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