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AC58 JFX

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,671 mi
Last recorded165,671 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 JFX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 165,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,932 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 157,928 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 146,537 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 146,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 135,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 135,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 122,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot split

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

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot split

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 109,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft boot split

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

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

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

engine covers and under body covers fitted

front wipers slightly smeary

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 102,728 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,643 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE STEERING INNER TRACK0-ROD WORN.

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AROUND STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY.

WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

WIPER BLADES SMEARING WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION MOUNTS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE STEERING INNER TRACK-ROD WORN.

WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

WIPER BLADES SMEARING WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 81,445 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,340 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 49,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AC58 JFX is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,438 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 AC58 JFX, 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 17 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC58 JFX registered?

AC58 JFX is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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