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AJ59 UTA

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,266 mi
Last recorded125,266 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UTA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim repaired

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has play

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mounting turning with suspension leg

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing on abs wire on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top suspension mounting turning with suspension leg

brake pad wear indicator on dash

rear seats removed at time of test

shudder on steering on lock to lock

Fail 12 Nov 2020 125,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on abs wire on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim repaired

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount has play

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubbing on abs wire on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre fouling engine cover on full lock

brake pad wear indicator on dash

rear seats removed at time of test

shudder on steering on lock to lock

Pass 7 Nov 2019 114,576 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

washer bottle leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

washer bottle leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2018 103,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,883 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,324 miles

no center or rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2012 92,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

no center or rear seats fitted at time of test

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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AJ59 UTA is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ59 UTA, 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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AJ59 UTA is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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