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AF09 PPO

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,005 mi
Last recorded225,005 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 PPO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 225,005 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 218,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 198,583 miles

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

Oil leak from sump ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 197,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 165,254 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front rear wishbone bush slightly worn

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 156,971 miles

back box corroded

slight play in n/s/f a.r.b link

slight play in o/s/r D-bush

slight play in o/s/r a.r. b bush

oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2016 155,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

back box corroded

slight play in n/s/f a.r.b link

slight play in o/s/r D-bush

slight play in o/s/r a.r. b bush

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box slightly corrored

Pass 4 Oct 2015 128,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 128,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 124,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 104,206 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,197 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,275 miles

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

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

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

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 PPO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PPO, 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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AF09 PPO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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