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FG09 XVX

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,230 mi
Last recorded192,230 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 XVX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 192,230 miles

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 May 2023 192,230 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 188,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s middle row ()

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 9 Jun 2021 182,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 182,005 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 172,896 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted in middle and rear seats ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 172,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 dunlop sport bluresponse (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted in middle and rear seats ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2019 162,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 162,484 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 151,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 139,353 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 139,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 132,429 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 127,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,069 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 93,378 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,378 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,955 miles

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

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 XVX is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG09 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

FG09 XVX is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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