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VU09 ZPN

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,953 mi
Last recorded173,953 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ZPN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 173,953 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 173,948 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 164,883 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 164,830 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition areas of damage and large crack (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 157,468 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 157,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 152,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 140,840 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 149,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 143,392 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 143,384 miles

Centre Lower Statutory seat belt missing no means of sucureing belt (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,231 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 130,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,204 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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VU09 ZPN is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VU09 ZPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 ZPN registered?

VU09 ZPN is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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