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KV09 YYS

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,209 mi
Last recorded186,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 186,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake Caliper spring missing

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 172,752 miles

rear subframe rusty

undershield damaged

weld repairs to both sills

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 158,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills rusty towards front of car but extent of corrosion obscured by sill covers

rear suspension rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2023 144,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 132,910 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,672 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 112,208 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,166 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jan 2018 84,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,052 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,052 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,022 miles

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated centre back (5.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,012 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated centre back (5.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,149 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 49,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,437 miles

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 39,437 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,682 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 29,682 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,842 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 YYS is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

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

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