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DK09 YPJ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,454 mi
Last recorded110,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YPJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 110,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Jul 2020 110,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jun 2020 110,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 101,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats removed

Fail 12 Jun 2019 101,936 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,451 miles

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly perished

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

Rear exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Small cut on the nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,012 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,153 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jun 2016 66,153 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,076 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,479 miles

BOTH REAR TYREW TREAD GETTING LOW

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

UNABLE TO SEE ALL COMPONENTS DUE TO UNDERTRAY

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,367 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,977 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT WEAR ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 23,977 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT WEAR ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YPJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

DK09 YPJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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