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FE09 OTW

2009 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,225 mi
Last recorded173,225 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OTW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 173,225 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 173,222 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 144,062 miles

seat belt buckle has tape around it but functioning properly

Fail 30 Nov 2018 143,987 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

seat belt buckle has tape around it but functioning properly

Pass 18 Nov 2017 133,490 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion in rear silencer

zero emission vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 76,272 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 76,272 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 76,009 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2012 71,056 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 71,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,257 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,386 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,309 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,515 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,336 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 41,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,190 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 345,802 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,744 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 34,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,020 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 OTW is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FE09 OTW, 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 FE09 OTW registered?

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

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