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KY59 VCL

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

230,124 mi
Last recorded230,124 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 VCL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 230,124 miles

rear silence corroded not blowing

Fail 8 May 2021 230,008 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silence corroded not blowing

Pass 15 May 2020 227,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 223,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 213,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 198,366 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 184,352 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 170,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 157,242 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,893 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 141,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 126,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 96,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VCL 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 88.2%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

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

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