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KV09 YZK

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

253,506 mi
Last recorded253,506 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 YZK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 253,506 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 253,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 253,303 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 253,303 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 247,028 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 240,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 234,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 232,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 221,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 213,284 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2017 213,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2017 210,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 202,502 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 190,610 miles

oil leak

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

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

both front wiper blade worn

Fail 14 Jun 2016 190,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front wiper blade worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2015 179,448 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leaking

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 177,347 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 172,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 172,717 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 163,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 136,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,619 miles

brake pad warning light on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit . tread distorting advice change

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,439 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2013 115,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre heavly wearing on edges

offside front tyre close to legal limit .tyre heavly wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,452 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YZK is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

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

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