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KV59 EJX

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

224,353 mi
Last recorded224,353 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 EJX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 224,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 224,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 208,527 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 204,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides aim/pattern not very defined marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs attention / needs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides MacPherson strut top mount slight play , o.s.f needs attention

Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn / badly cracking all over (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil sipping fluid , should replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 203,715 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working within the wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box/ rear box badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides aim/pattern not very defined marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs attention / needs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides MacPherson strut top mount slight play , o.s.f needs attention

Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn / badly cracking all over (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil sipping fluid , should replace (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 198,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 198,363 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 13 Oct 2020 193,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 186,859 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 176,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 167,915 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 161,593 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 161,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 154,921 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 147,715 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,319 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 128,706 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both side (1.2.1d)

engine cover fitted obstructing some component check

Pass 27 Nov 2015 118,787 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2015 107,470 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 107,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 98,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 84,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,015 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2012 52,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 52,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,547 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 22,286 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KV59 EJX is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 KV59 EJX, 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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KV59 EJX is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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