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KY59 LJO

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,525 mi
Last recorded162,525 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 LJO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 162,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 155,735 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 149,366 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 143,911 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated caliper (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top- mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,949 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 131,143 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 131,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,668 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt latch missing plastic cover but operating correctly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking slightly (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bulb warning light on dash

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,098 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 120,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 103,569 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,703 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,703 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 77,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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KY59 LJO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY59 LJO, 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 KY59 LJO registered?

KY59 LJO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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