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DG09 UTK

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,630 mi
Last recorded140,630 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 140,630 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear passenger seats folded away

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 138,270 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear (rear) passenger seats removed

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,157 miles

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

both nearside & offside front outer sills corroded (plastic trim running along outer sill )

central & both rear (rear) passenger seats folded away

nearside rear brake disc corroded

rear sub-frame starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2023 133,448 miles

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

both rear (rear) passenger seats removed

Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,193 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 124,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 116,111 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight rust rear underneath

Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,858 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 109,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side bothsides (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 99,571 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,870 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 63,074 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some free play/movement felt in steering rack inner joints

some movement in wishbone bushes(rear bushes)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 65,074 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on(advise inspection)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

some free play/movement felt in steering rack inner joints

some movement in wishbone bushes(rear bushes)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,024 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 21,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

osr tyre perished

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 UTK is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG09 UTK, 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 DG09 UTK registered?

DG09 UTK is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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