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WU58 USO

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 USO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 177,024 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 177,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 172,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test In boot ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 172,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test In boot ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 165,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 165,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi brake pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 159,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside and offside front top strut mount play

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dip stick tube faulty

Pass 2 Feb 2019 152,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dip stick tube faulty

play in nearside and offside top strut mounts

Pass 29 Jan 2018 146,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 146,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 140,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 134,082 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 128,018 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,455 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,565 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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WU58 USO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU58 USO, 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 WU58 USO registered?

WU58 USO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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