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DK09 TVL

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,930 mi
Last recorded172,930 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 TVL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 172,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 172,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 110,169 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 93,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,543 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 80,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 71,908 miles

only 3 rear seats present @ time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,010 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bands and worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,879 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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DK09 TVL is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK09 TVL, 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 DK09 TVL registered?

DK09 TVL is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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