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KY59 LKE

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,163 mi
Last recorded96,163 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges very low and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges very low and on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,825 miles

Central Rear seat removed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear seat removed

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR row seat s removed ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 87,825 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR row seat s removed ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,359 miles

rear row seats removed

Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,352 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (seats fitted wrong) (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear row seats removed

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,683 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear row seats have been removed.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,526 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,692 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 36,692 miles

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

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)

centre silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,656 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 23,628 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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KY59 LKE is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KY59 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

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

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