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KV59 EJZ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,469 mi
Last recorded173,469 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 EJZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 173,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 173,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OUTRIGGER HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 167,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 167,231 miles

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 162,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 162,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 156,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 152,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 148,209 miles

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

Nearside Front slight shocker leak

Nearside Rear tyre tread on limit

Fail 31 Jul 2017 148,209 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Nearside Front slight shocker leak

Nearside Rear tyre tread on limit

Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,547 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 142,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections (7.1.2)

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

o/s/ rear antiroll bar D bush slight worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,263 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 62,263 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EJZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 KV59 EJZ, 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 EJZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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