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AO09 PHZ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 PHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 102,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 94,853 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 87,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 81,606 miles

Exhaust back box delaminating

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 81,606 miles

Exhaust back box delaminating

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,574 miles

Back exhaust delaminating

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,767 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,897 miles

Exhaust clamp deteriorated centre and rear

Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,961 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,647 miles

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 52,647 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,067 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,776 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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AO09 PHZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO09 PHZ, 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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What year was AO09 PHZ registered?

AO09 PHZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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