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KV09 LZC

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,708 mi
Last recorded153,708 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 LZC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2026 153,708 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe anker points corroded n/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking mounts corroded but not with in 30cm of suspension

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2025 142,962 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 142,961 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2024 133,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,629 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 122,629 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,376 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 86,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

lift in front strut top mounts

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 86,564 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

lift in front strut top mounts

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,247 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

cuts on n/s/f tyre

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 76,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

cuts on n/s/f tyre

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2017 67,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2016 58,990 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 58,990 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 50,772 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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KV09 LZC is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KV09 LZC, 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 KV09 LZC registered?

KV09 LZC is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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