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DE09 LXO

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,456 mi
Last recorded181,456 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 181,456 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 171,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 171,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 166,675 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 160,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top Mount Noisy

Fail 7 Sep 2019 160,156 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top Mount Noisy

Pass 15 Sep 2018 155,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 151,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 130,657 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 113,708 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 113,706 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,174 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 16 Apr 2014 98,172 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,316 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,876 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 LXO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

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

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