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FD58 KGN

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,505 mi
Last recorded145,505 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD58 KGN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,505 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f brake flexy very perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f brake flexy slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in both front suspension tops (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 145,505 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f brake flexy very perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f brake flexy slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lift in both front suspension tops (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion under o/s/f wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 140,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 140,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 133,261 miles

Front strut top mounts have lift when jacked up

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 133,261 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))

Front strut top mounts have lift when jacked up

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 125,403 miles

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

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

all rear seats removed from vehicle rear belts and seats not tested

Fail 4 Jan 2023 125,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear seats removed from vehicle rear belts and seats not tested

Pass 13 Dec 2021 119,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

inner sills corroded

play in front suspension struts top mounts

rear seats not fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,862 miles

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

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

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

play in front suspension struts top mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,751 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,672 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2018 95,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 78,243 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 78,243 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 58,703 miles

engine and under cover obscuring components.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 58,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under cover obscuring components.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 37,607 miles

Both front side lights do not give a steady light output

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 37,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Both front side lights do not give a steady light output

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,167 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 6,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 6,624 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 5,013 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 5,013 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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FD58 KGN is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FD58 KGN, 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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FD58 KGN is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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