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DE09 DFG

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,012 mi
Last recorded169,012 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 DFG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 169,012 miles

Offside Rear anti roll u bush sight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 169,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear anti roll u bush sight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 158,794 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

side mirror casing broken

Pass 22 Jul 2020 151,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 136,629 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 136,628 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 125,669 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body has cossion

Fail 16 Jan 2018 125,666 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion slight (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inboard (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s head light damaged.

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 8,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine has a oil leak

exhasust is corroded

n/s/f tyre has damage to the side wall

Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,865 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine has a oil leak

exhasust is corroded

n/s/f tyre has damage to the side wall

Fail 14 Feb 2014 72,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,064 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 48,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,698 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 DFG is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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