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VN09 CXT

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,236 mi
Last recorded170,236 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 CXT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 170,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 170,155 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower sills corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 163,209 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,382 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 149,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row ()

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 24 May 2019 127,439 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 11,838 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 11,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 May 2017 95,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 80,728 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,457 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and worn low on edges

Offside rear tyre slightly perished and worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,697 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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VN09 CXT is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN09 CXT, 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 VN09 CXT registered?

VN09 CXT is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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