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FY59 GRK

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,610 mi
Last recorded198,610 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 GRK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 198,610 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

parking brake:parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 160,747 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 160,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 118,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,207 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r handbrake lazy

Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,406 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 176,804 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 176,662 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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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FY59 GRK is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 FY59 GRK, 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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FY59 GRK is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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