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DE09 LVY

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,682 mi
Last recorded88,682 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 LVY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive O/S INNER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 88,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/SD FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S FRONT INNER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,499 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S INNER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S FRONT SILL, INNER SILL AND JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S FRONT SILL, INNER SILL AND JACKING POINT AREA CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 85,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,595 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,225 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,737 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,409 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,189 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,311 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,021 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 LVY is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

DE09 LVY is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is DE09 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 LVY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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