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DE09 AVJ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,650 mi
Last recorded214,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 AVJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 214,650 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boh front sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 194,179 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 194,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 3 May 2019 170,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 170,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 170,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 160,038 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 150,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 134,512 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 75,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,865 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 48,814 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,375 miles

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

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 AVJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE09 AVJ, 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 AVJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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