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WK09 XGL

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

217,797 mi
Last recorded217,797 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 XGL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 217,797 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top strut mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s and n/sinner wingsholed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 206,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 206,302 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 193,756 miles

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

corrosion under side

Fail 11 Nov 2023 193,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion under side

Pass 14 Nov 2022 182,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH REAR ()

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 3 Nov 2022 182,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT MIDDLE AND REAR PIPES (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test BOTH REAR ()

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 3 Nov 2021 168,762 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear seats ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 168,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test rear seats ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 156,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 139,210 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 121,941 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2017 103,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 103,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

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

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

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,764 miles

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2016 86,764 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt slightly frayed

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall

spare tyre defective

Pass 19 May 2015 69,078 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 82,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system rusty

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

oil level on minimum mark

Fail 30 May 2014 82,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system rusty

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 3 Dec 2012 24,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WK09 XGL is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WK09 XGL, 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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WK09 XGL is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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