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DF09 AKU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,028 mi
Last recorded98,028 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 AKU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 98,028 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 98,022 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

excess corrosion nearside front inner sill - not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,025 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 91,305 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 81,560 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,731 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe clamp corroded + rear box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,791 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,187 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,307 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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DF09 AKU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DF09 AKU, 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 DF09 AKU registered?

DF09 AKU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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