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DE09 AUP

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,706 mi
Last recorded144,706 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 AUP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 144,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 139,520 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 139,508 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 133,691 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 133,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 123,842 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 113,711 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer cover corroded

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 113,711 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust rear silencer outer cover corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,855 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,243 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front side window has a large sign fitted

no seats fitted to rear at time of test

offside front side window has a large sign fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,703 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front side window has a large sign fitted

no seats fitted to rear at time of test

offside front side window has a large sign fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014
Fail 30 Jun 2014 65,958 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,276 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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DE09 AUP is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE09 AUP, 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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DE09 AUP is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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