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KV09 XGW

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,961 mi
Last recorded137,961 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 XGW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 137,961 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 137,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,967 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,289 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 120,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,938 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 110,934 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,374 miles

Offside Rear brake pad warning warning plug missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only two rear seats fitted at time off test ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,374 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning warning plug missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only two rear seats fitted at time off test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 66,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,027 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake wear warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,723 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2012 27,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 XGW is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

KV09 XGW is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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The MOT history for KV09 XGW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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