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AJ09 AYV

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

284,420 mi
Last recorded284,420 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 AYV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 284,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 27 Sep 2019 284,419 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 274,715 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 249,268 miles

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

Fail 7 Mar 2018 259,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

Pass 2 Mar 2017 224,663 miles

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

Fail 1 Mar 2017 224,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

Pass 2 Mar 2016 192,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 170,049 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 170,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 139,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 124,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,199 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 100,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ09 AYV is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ09 AYV, 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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AJ09 AYV is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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