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KV59 XCH

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,640 mi
Last recorded226,640 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 226,640 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak passengers footwell/ heater matrix ()

Fail 28 May 2019 226,640 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak passengers footwell/ heater matrix ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 206,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 198,180 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 184,086 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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

Rear Sub-frame bushes have slight play both sides

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 165,907 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 148,492 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,377 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 148,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre has low tread and a nail

Pass 8 Mar 2016 132,571 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 132,554 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (missing) (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,043 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,049 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,585 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,278 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,507 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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KV59 XCH is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCH, 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 KV59 XCH registered?

KV59 XCH is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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