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FD09 EWU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

278,885 mi
Last recorded278,885 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 EWU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 278,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 262,986 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 250,527 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 250,527 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 232,197 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 31 Mar 2016 232,197 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 3 Oct 2015 214,498 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 191,645 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 191,645 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 164,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 140,429 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 115,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,606 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 90,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,927 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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FD09 EWU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FD09 EWU, 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 FD09 EWU registered?

FD09 EWU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is FD09 EWU safe to buy?

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