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BG09 OGU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

306,404 mi
Last recorded306,404 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 OGU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 306,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers Fitted On Sills -Inner & Outer-

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 305,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 294,158 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 294,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 275,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 256,231 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 237,091 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 237,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 222,998 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 222,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 197,202 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 176,234 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 176,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 157,170 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 144,745 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 144,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 124,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,711 miles

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Pass 14 May 2012 64,032 miles

slight damage to n/s middle row seat-belt webbing

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 OGU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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