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BK09 NAU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,667 mi
Last recorded142,667 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 NAU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 142,667 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,818 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 127,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 122,304 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 122,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 120,648 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 120,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,304 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 105,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,115 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,101 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken off (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,717 miles

nearside mirror damaged

nearside tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 91,704 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

nearside mirror damaged

nearside tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f window inop

Fail 3 Apr 2015 82,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f window inop

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,051 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,051 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,893 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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BK09 NAU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK09 NAU, 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 BK09 NAU registered?

BK09 NAU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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