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DG09 USS

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,586 mi
Last recorded129,586 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 USS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 129,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt five child seats fitted all rear seatbelts not checked fully ()

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 129,573 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases three areas o exhaust have a major leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt five child seats fitted all rear seatbelts not checked fully ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 124,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 113,345 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 113,345 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 104,587 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 104,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,201 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 98,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 92,571 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 85,417 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 85,417 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 80,336 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,354 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 73,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 66,521 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 66,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 59,902 miles

2X front & 2x rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 9 May 2013 50,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 36,236 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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DG09 USS is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG09 USS, 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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DG09 USS is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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