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BG09 OGV

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,073 mi
Last recorded180,073 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 OGV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 180,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 174,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 174,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 171,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 164,398 miles

2 x Front tyres worn bold on inner edges (Becoming close to cords)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R Tyre slightly worn out of shape on outer edge & wearing on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre approx 2.5mm @ lowest point, perished in tread, worn out of shape / Worn on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 164,396 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Due to rear height adjuster arm broken (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear height adjuster arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

2 x Front tyres worn bold on inner edges (Becoming close to cords)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/R Tyre slightly worn out of shape on outer edge & wearing on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre approx 2.5mm @ lowest point, perished in tread, worn out of shape / Worn on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 151,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 151,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 138,378 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 138,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,200 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R tyres all worn on inner edge

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 122,200 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F, O/S/F and N/S/R tyres all worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 97,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 97,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,410 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,928 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 44,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,858 miles

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

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 OGV is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG09 OGV, 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 OGV is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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