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GU59 LYJ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,906 mi
Last recorded140,906 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 LYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 140,906 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 140,882 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 135,552 miles

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC COVER SILLS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT THIS AREA PROPERLY

Fail 25 Sep 2024 135,552 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

VEHICLE HAS PLASTIC COVER SILLS FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT THIS AREA PROPERLY

Pass 20 Sep 2023 131,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 118,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,458 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 108,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 93,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 93,983 miles

Nearside 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,590 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 72,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,872 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four roadwheel tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,919 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 42,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 34,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,540 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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GU59 LYJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GU59 LYJ, 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 GU59 LYJ registered?

GU59 LYJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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