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FG09 DVR

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,399 mi
Last recorded113,399 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 DVR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,399 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,983 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 109,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 101,677 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,064 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 89,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,357 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Fail 4 Feb 2021 83,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,469 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,082 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 66,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 48,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 30,889 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 30,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 26,580 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 26,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 20,175 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 17,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,307 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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FG09 DVR is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG09 DVR, 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 FG09 DVR registered?

FG09 DVR is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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