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DG09 UVM

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,231 mi
Last recorded204,231 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 UVM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 204,231 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges + perished

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 204,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner edges + perished

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 188,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 166,194 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 166,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 143,938 miles

Front Both top strut mounts worn but not excessive

Front Washer jets need attention as only just spraying to screen

Widespread corrosion to jacking points and inner outer sills

Pass 2 Apr 2020 131,914 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 131,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake hose clamp on offside rear pipe

Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,790 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 101,290 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,245 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 86,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,279 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,546 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 UVM is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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