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AF09 NXE

2009 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

181,125 mi
Last recorded181,125 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NXE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 181,125 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 171,581 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 171,507 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 161,005 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 156,642 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 134,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 126,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 111,611 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 95,280 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 78,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 63,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,332 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,442 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,671 miles

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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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AF09 NXE is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AF09 NXE, 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 AF09 NXE registered?

AF09 NXE is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is AF09 NXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 NXE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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