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SW09 FGU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,678 mi
Last recorded106,678 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FGU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,678 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,641 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seats removed

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,023 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 87,033 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,071 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,893 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,019 miles

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

os front tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 8 Sep 2014 53,019 miles

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

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

os front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,220 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,521 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SW09 FGU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW09 FGU, 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 SW09 FGU registered?

SW09 FGU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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