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AD59 HCK

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 HCK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,452 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 71,240 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,576 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 63,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,896 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 55,896 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 54,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamp deteriated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some lift when jacked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,815 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight lift at top mounting when jacked (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 43,815 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment slight lift at top mounting when jacked (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 38,670 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater lens cracked

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk plastic surround missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,663 miles

n/s/r boot seat belt plastic stalk cover damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,957 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r seat belt stalk plastic cover loose

Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,009 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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AD59 HCK is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AD59 HCK, 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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AD59 HCK is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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