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DE09 YVG

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,574 mi
Last recorded120,574 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 120,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 120,574 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 120,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 120,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 119,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 119,294 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 118,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2021 115,073 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 110,540 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 110,538 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,766 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 104,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,865 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 96,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,974 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 78,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 71,362 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 63,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,562 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 YVG is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

DE09 YVG is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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