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DK09 YSB

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,213 mi
Last recorded186,213 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 186,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 167,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 151,744 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,535 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 134,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 117,560 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 117,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 95,413 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,912 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,184 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,048 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 57,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YSB is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK09 YSB registered?

DK09 YSB is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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