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KU59 WAE

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

251,998 mi
Last recorded251,998 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 WAE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 251,998 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 241,185 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 232,465 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 224,247 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 224,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 214,860 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 214,860 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 214,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 195,496 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 195,496 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 169,894 miles

Offside Front tie rod

Pass 10 Oct 2015 140,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 140,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,240 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 112,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,772 miles

Brake Components and Steering rack obscured by the engine + covers and bulk head.

Far rear two passenger seats removed prior to MOT inspection not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Visible black smoke is emitted on acceleration.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 85,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake Components and Steering rack obscured by the engine + covers and bulk head.

Far rear two passenger seats removed prior to MOT inspection not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Visible black smoke is emitted on acceleration.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,025 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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KU59 WAE is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU59 WAE, 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 KU59 WAE registered?

KU59 WAE is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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