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SM58 GVR

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,499 mi
Last recorded132,499 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 GVR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 132,499 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear center seat belt cover missing

Fail 23 May 2023 132,497 miles

Nearside Steering component casing not properly attached rack boot (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear center seat belt cover missing

Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,055 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 128,055 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 123,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2021 123,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 120,177 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 120,176 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,508 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 115,508 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2018 107,539 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,736 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 97,675 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NO EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 91,880 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 91,880 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,384 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,568 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 63,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,922 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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SM58 GVR is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM58 GVR, 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 SM58 GVR registered?

SM58 GVR is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 February 2009.

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