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KV09 LZO

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,309 mi
Last recorded139,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 LZO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 139,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 139,288 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 128,210 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 128,200 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 123,653 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,081 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 108,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,196 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 104,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,096 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,339 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 78,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 68,099 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead rim has small fracture (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,223 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,219 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both second row rear seats missing at time of test.

n/s/r hub cap missing.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 42,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both second row rear seats missing at time of test.

n/s/r hub cap missing.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,218 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,270 miles

o/s rear tyre wall slight deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2010 14,554 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LZO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KV09 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

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

Is KV09 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV09 LZO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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