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DE09 XFR

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,065 mi
Last recorded87,065 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,391 miles

both front top mount rough on rotation

Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 79,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & in poor condition on inner surface (both front) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 75,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & in poor condition on inner surface (both front) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,932 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded, and worn.

rear exhaust corroded, and clamp missing.

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,677 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 66,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 62,934 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,884 miles

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,784 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 45,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,325 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,114 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,920 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 XFR 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 77.8%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

DE09 XFR is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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