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WU09 VTJ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,171 mi
Last recorded183,171 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 VTJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 183,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened D bushes both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 183,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened D bushes both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 178,907 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 178,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 174,230 miles

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

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

Rear Outer cracking on tyre treads

Rear Outer cuts to cords on tyre treads

Rear slight damage to number plate

Fail 28 Feb 2018 174,230 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Outer cracking on tyre treads

Rear Outer cuts to cords on tyre treads

Rear slight damage to number plate

Pass 16 Aug 2017 172,487 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 156,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,735 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 59,361 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 59,361 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,320 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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WU09 VTJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 WU09 VTJ, 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 WU09 VTJ registered?

WU09 VTJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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