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KV59 EKB

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

266,096 mi
Last recorded266,096 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 266,096 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 264,198 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 264,198 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 264,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 260,517 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 256,134 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 240,421 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 228,965 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 227,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 211,016 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 197,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 181,777 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 168,978 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 154,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 141,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 110,996 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 110,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,254 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 78,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 62,101 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,101 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,732 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EKB is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 KV59 EKB, 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 EKB is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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