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FD09 EWW

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,047 mi
Last recorded166,047 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 EWW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 166,047 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2025 157,361 miles

Both outer sills corroded / Plastic Sill covers fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 157,361 miles

Both outer sills corroded / Plastic Sill covers fitted

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 152,626 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and subframes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 142,704 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 132,791 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 132,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn End bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,444 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 110,444 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 74,938 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 74,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,567 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 56,830 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 43,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,563 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 EWW 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 70%.

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 FD09 EWW, 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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FD09 EWW is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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