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AJ09 RSY

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,199 mi
Last recorded199,199 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 RSY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 199,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside reversing lightfoot working

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

parking brake efficiency just met the minimum

Fail 7 Nov 2018 199,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside reversing lightfoot working

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

parking brake efficiency just met the minimum

Pass 9 May 2018 184,162 miles

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

oil leak

rear exhaust slightly crroded

Pass 11 Nov 2017 176,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 165,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 161,532 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 155,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 151,863 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 144,061 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,358 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 130,312 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,718 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 104,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 104,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 104,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf bulb cover insecure also osf plastic cover missing rear of headlamp

Fail 20 Apr 2012 76,500 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf bulb cover insecure also osf plastic cover missing rear of headlamp

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 RSY is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 AJ09 RSY, 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 RSY is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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