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BG09 OGS

2009 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

254,218 mi
Last recorded254,218 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 OGS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 254,218 miles

brake discs pitted

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

engine pendulum mount slightly worn

exhaust has a minor leak and corroded

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front side light dim

nearside front strut top mount slightly rough when rotated

oil sweat at engine area

signs of oil sweat at steering rack

sills corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2020 254,218 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs pitted

corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

engine pendulum mount slightly worn

headlamps deteriorated

nearside front side light dim

oil sweat at engine area

sills corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 233,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 217,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 217,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 204,249 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 204,249 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both fronts (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 181,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres worn close to edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 154,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 125,486 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 98,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,870 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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BG09 OGS is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BG09 OGS, 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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BG09 OGS is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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