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EJ09 WML

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,081 mi
Last recorded114,081 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 WML
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 114,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,193 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Top strut mount excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 112,059 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 112,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

EML on during test

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,731 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,744 miles

3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test. Seat and seatbelt functionality not tested.

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perishing/splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small holes in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,744 miles

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

3rd row of seats not fitted at time of test. Seat and seatbelt functionality not tested.

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Perishing/splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small holes in centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 99,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,993 miles

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 31 Aug 2017 76,605 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,628 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear shock absorber damp with oil

Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,496 miles

child seat fitted in rear

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear shock absorber damp with oil

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,704 miles

Both rear seats not in use

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 37,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tread distortion on n/s rear and o/s rear tyres

Fail 18 Jul 2012 37,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tread distortion on n/s rear and o/s rear tyres

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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EJ09 WML is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ09 WML, 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 EJ09 WML registered?

EJ09 WML is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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