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KV09 OUU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

167,764 mi
Last recorded167,764 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 167,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

drivers seat upright slightly loose

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 22 Feb 2019 167,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

drivers seat upright slightly loose

nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 11 Feb 2018 159,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front wash jet defective

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

brake pad check light on

engine and under tray covers

Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Feb 2017 151,573 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers in engine bay and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2016 146,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front washer weak

brake pad warning lamp on.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 146,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Front windscreen washer weak

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 23 Jan 2015 139,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on

drivers seat back slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

possible oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning lamp on

drivers seat back slightly loose

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

possible oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 120,854 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,854 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Feb 2012 66,720 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 66,720 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OUU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 OUU, 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 OUU registered?

KV09 OUU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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