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2008 SEAT ALHAMBRA
General Information
- Registration SP08YMM
- Manufacturer SEAT
- Model ALHAMBRA
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area and inner arch mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lift in upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,716 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Relucta ring corroded on drive shaft (1.6 (c))
- Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded by joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from calliper to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Lift in upper mounting rubbers on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded on by sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Jacking point rotted (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Relucta ring corroded on drive shaft (1.6 (c))
- Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes on suspension arms worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from hose to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
20 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mounting plate (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c v boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,197 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored on inner face New discs rqd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc dirt shields rotted on both sides
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills rotted by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,466 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points rotted by sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills rotted at front on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Casing showing inner wall to tread area (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Axle support bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points rotted by sills on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills rotted at front on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,151 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger corroded on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspect sills rotted under plastic sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc dirt shields rotted on both sides
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracks in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in upper mountings on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc dirt shields rotted on both sides
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger corroded on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspect sills rotted under plastic sill covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,723 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,848 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wheels differ in diameter from rear wheels
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front wheels differ in diameter from rear wheels
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,246 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- brake pad warning light coming on
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 104,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,225 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded
- brake fluid warning lamp on
- Nearside Rear brake disc badly corroded
2 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake fluid warning lamp on
- Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc badly corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,535 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,688 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
8 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,154 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
8 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,154 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
21 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,656 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 9 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,541 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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SP08YMM was registered on 2008-03-28
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