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DE59 WYL

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

305,089 mi
Last recorded305,089 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 WYL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 305,089 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 305,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 273,161 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 242,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 240,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 209,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 163,745 miles

n/s/r seatbelt attachment cover missing but still operating-rear discs wearing thin

wishbone bushes slightly perished-x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift

Fail 19 Jan 2016 163,745 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f link boot split (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 front aims (1.8.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment x2 front top mounts (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s washer aim incorrect (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 front (8.2.2)

wishbone bushes slightly perished

n/s/r seatbelt attachment cover missing but still operating-rear discs wearing thin

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,081 miles

both front links slight play-both front top mounts slight lift-parking brake passed on limits

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,440 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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DE59 WYL is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE59 WYL, 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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DE59 WYL is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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