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FG09 YJV

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,612 mi
Last recorded34,612 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 32,868 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 32,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,753 miles

4 rear seats folded away

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2015 31,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

4 rear seats folded away

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,753 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre row middle seat os seat belt stalk surround broken

impact damage to nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,873 miles

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

centre seat row, middle seat b elt buckle has slight damage but is still working correctly at present

rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 6 Aug 2013 22,873 miles

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

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

centre seat row, middle seat b elt buckle has slight damage but is still working correctly at present

rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 30 Aug 2012 17,559 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,559 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs pitted

off side wing mirrow cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,166 miles

front discs pitted

off side wing mirrow cracked

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 YJV is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG09 YJV registered?

FG09 YJV is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 YJV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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