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DG09 UVU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

194,080 mi
Last recorded194,080 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 UVU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 194,080 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 194,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 181,548 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 165,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear lower inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside front rear suspension arm bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front offside front inner door panel missing

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside nearside rear lower inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 162,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 146,269 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 146,259 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,992 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose nearside front non obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,925 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear subframe support brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 125,925 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear subframe support brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 112,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Jul 2019 112,693 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Jul 2018 97,896 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 97,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,562 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 1.66mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 2.49mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,275 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2013 55,783 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UVU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

DG09 UVU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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