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DV09 CXE

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,438 mi
Last recorded131,438 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 CXE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 131,438 miles

Both sides front top strut mount worn

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills not inspected covers fitted

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 May 2026 131,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both sides front top strut mount worn

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills not inspected covers fitted

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2025 123,192 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 114,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 108,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 100,873 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 92,087 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,939 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides ()

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,514 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))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides ()

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2017 64,653 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside sill on underside (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 58,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 44,840 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 44,840 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,229 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,320 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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DV09 CXE is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DV09 CXE, 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 DV09 CXE registered?

DV09 CXE is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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