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GJ59 ZHZ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

402,363 mi
Last recorded402,363 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ZHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 402,363 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light product on inside of lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 402,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue - should be white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue - should be white (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 363,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 363,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke black smoke 2.50 recorded pass limit is 1.50 (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split as marked with white chalk (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint as marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 323,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 292,215 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

engine and under floor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 18 May 2015 256,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 245,994 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2015 245,648 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 233,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack drumstick.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 233,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack drumstick.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 224,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 202,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 202,258 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 165,295 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 123,645 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 123,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 83,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,229 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13 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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GJ59 ZHZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ59 ZHZ, 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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GJ59 ZHZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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