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FG09 LZJ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,562 mi
Last recorded163,562 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LZJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 163,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 161,525 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 161,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front (inner sill corroded but not structural )

Offside Front (inner sill corroded but not structural)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 158,477 miles

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

both front jacking points corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2023 155,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

underside corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 155,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

underside corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 151,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 148,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 148,853 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))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 146,552 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 146,532 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))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 139,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust box badly deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2017 126,833 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2016 121,189 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

items removed from view prior to test

not all passengers seats fitted at time of test

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

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

rear silencer de laminating

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

rear silencer de laminating

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,464 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smear, advise to replace!!

Fail 31 May 2014 89,107 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades slightly smear, advise to replace!!

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,089 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,153 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 LZJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

FG09 LZJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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