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KN59 LHY

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

248,198 mi
Last recorded248,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 LHY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 248,198 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 228,052 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 207,772 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 207,733 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 173,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 173,103 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 171,324 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 82,703 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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KN59 LHY is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KN59 LHY, 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 KN59 LHY registered?

KN59 LHY is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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