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FE09 OTB

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

196,032 mi
Last recorded196,032 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OTB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 196,032 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 183,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 162,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 158,796 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 158,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour not done as engine as bad oil leak (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle not working all the time (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak TAXI TEST (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak TAXI TEST (2.7.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge TAXI TEST (4.1.E.1)

body work needs a good clean TAXI TEST

engine bad oil leak TAXI TEST

inside of vehicle needs a valet TAXI TEST

near side front top grill missing TAXI TEST

no taxi road test done TAXI TEST

off side front Bumper grill missing TAXI TEST

off side rear outer door trim missing TAXI TEST

Pass 29 Apr 2015 127,286 miles

advise rear piant to rear bumper

Fail 29 Apr 2015 127,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise rear piant to rear bumper

no no smoking signs fitted TAXI TEST

Pass 2 May 2014 100,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,483 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

poss play in o/s front track rod end

Fail 13 Nov 2012 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

poss play in o/s front track rod end

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,423 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,027 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,298 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,324 miles

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,240 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,609 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 9,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 1,101 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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FE09 OTB is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE09 OTB, 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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FE09 OTB is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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