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GU59 VRN

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

365,118 mi
Last recorded365,118 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 VRN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 365,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 332,023 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 308,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 285,004 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 285,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 263,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 236,497 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 212,331 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 212,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 191,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 165,105 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 163,502 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 147,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,206 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 VRN is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GU59 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

GU59 VRN is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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