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KV09 OTT

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

135,393 mi
Last recorded135,393 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 OTT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 135,393 miles

Offside Rear sidelight lens/slight damage

vehicle underside/components covered in mud

Fail 10 Mar 2026 135,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear sidelight lens/slight damage

vehicle underside/components covered in mud

Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,908 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged.

Fail 10 Mar 2025 126,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 114,438 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wiper split

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Seats in boot missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 114,242 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill 2 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wiper split

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Seats in boot missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,569 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 106,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,247 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 97,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer/joint cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,088 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 87,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,149 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 80,149 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,914 miles

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Front tyre has cut on inner side wall but unable to see cords

Fail 25 Feb 2019 70,914 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top mount has play

Offside Front tyre has cut on inner side wall but unable to see cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,160 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear rear tyres badly perished

Fail 21 Feb 2018 63,159 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear rear tyres badly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,163 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2016 48,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,648 miles

no rear seats fitted

offside wiper smeary

Pass 22 Feb 2014 35,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,427 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,174 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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KV09 OTT is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

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

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