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AK59 PYP

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

262,367 mi
Last recorded262,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 PYP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 262,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

vehicle has lots of surface corrosion all under body

Fail 8 Jul 2024 262,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has lots of surface corrosion all under body

Pass 20 May 2023 257,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around plastic trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around plastic trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 257,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around plastic trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills around plastic trims (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 253,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front play in top strut mount

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

Offside Front play in top strut mount

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both inner sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 10 Mar 2021 246,850 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 246,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 237,986 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 237,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 226,895 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 226,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Back box poor slight blow

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 216,936 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 216,925 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 204,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 199,003 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 163,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,514 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 86,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,930 miles

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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AK59 PYP is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK59 PYP, 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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AK59 PYP is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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