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FP58 OTS

2009 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,301 mi
Last recorded191,301 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 OTS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 191,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 188,804 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers missing of seat belt locks but still working

Fail 14 Sep 2015 188,613 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers missing of seat belt locks but still working

Pass 15 Sep 2014 146,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 145,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

no no smoking signs fitted taxi test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,126 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 110,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,313 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,320 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,352 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 39,178 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 122 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 73 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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FP58 OTS is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP58 OTS, 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 FP58 OTS registered?

FP58 OTS is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 February 2009.

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