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AU59 ZWZ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,605 mi
Last recorded71,605 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ZWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,605 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 71,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 69,668 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 69,665 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,641 miles

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 66,641 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front top cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 60,719 miles

small hole/split offside outer CV gaiter

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,644 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn slightly inner edge

offside front tyre worn slightly inner edge and damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished outer sidewall and slightly worn/uneven inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2019 57,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 57,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,377 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 48,358 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 48,350 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,818 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 43,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,396 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 39,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box, emissions not tested due to exhaust leak. (7.1.2)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,633 miles

1. Rear brake pads wearing low. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,406 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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AU59 ZWZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU59 ZWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU59 ZWZ registered?

AU59 ZWZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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