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AU09 XUV

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 XUV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar d bush worn

Fail 30 Mar 2022 86,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar d bush worn

Pass 16 Apr 2021 84,688 miles

Engine under trims and inner wheel arches missing and broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Sill holed at front unable to see under plastic trim

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

Offside Outer Sill holed at front unable to see under plastic trim

Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,688 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Engine under trims missing and inner wheel arches flapping

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill holed at front unable to see anymore as plastic trims fitted

Offside Outer sill holed at front unable to see anymore as plastic trims fitted

Spare tyre flat

Wire found in passenger foot well not sure if connected

Pass 6 Apr 2020 82,405 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyres bald on edges as been run low on pressures

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,615 miles

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

centre row centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,615 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction dashboard compartment lids obscuring view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

centre row centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,934 miles

front tyres bald on edges

screen washer bottle leaking

Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres bald on edges

screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,513 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,634 miles

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

both front tyres thin on inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2015 45,177 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 45,177 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,862 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 38,862 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 31,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts in rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,986 miles

cuts in rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,263 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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AU09 XUV is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AU09 XUV, 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 AU09 XUV registered?

AU09 XUV is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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