CarVerify

Free Car Check

P409 UAT

1997 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,635 mi
Last recorded152,635 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Seat Alhambra126,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 UAT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 152,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,727 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 144,289 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 144,289 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/F OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter split N/S (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 137,525 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 137,525 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,585 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 127,585 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,851 miles

O/S FRONT SILL DAMAGED

O/S/F FLEX HOSE CRACKING

Pass 20 Mar 2012 110,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise carrosion on o/s/r lower part of door.....

advise n/s front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges......

advise slite carrosion on front to rear brake pipes.......

advise slite play in n/s front strut top bearing......

Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise carrosion on o/s/r lower part of door.....

advise high level brake light inop..... but n/s and o/s work

advise n/s front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges......

advise slite carrosion on front to rear brake pipes.......

advise slite play in n/s front strut top bearing......

Pass 22 Mar 2011 102,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

stongly advise minor surface corrosion on front top rear brake pipes..

strongly advise n/s/r suspension damper sleve badly corroded...

strongly advise rear wiper blade

Fail 22 Mar 2011 102,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

stongly advise minor surface corrosion on front top rear brake pipes..

strongly advise n/s/r suspension damper sleve badly corroded...

strongly advise rear wiper blade

Pass 24 Mar 2010 95,847 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 95,843 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,150 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 92,150 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 85,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 77,725 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 77,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,518 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
Full Seat Alhambra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P409 UAT is a 1997 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1997 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 126,646 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 P409 UAT, 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 29 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P409 UAT?

You can check the full history of P409 UAT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P409 UAT registered?

P409 UAT is a 1997 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P409 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P409 UAT shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P409 UAT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P409 UAT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.