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DE09 HJU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,741 mi
Last recorded105,741 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 105,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,252 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,292 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2015 77,292 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,025 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2014 62,946 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,388 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,274 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2012 33,274 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HJU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJU, 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 DE09 HJU registered?

DE09 HJU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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The MOT history for DE09 HJU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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