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YD59 PUF

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

257,353 mi
Last recorded257,353 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 PUF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 257,353 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

offside front shocker top play

Fail 10 Apr 2025 257,352 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front shocker top slight play

corrosion under vehicle

oil leak engine

Pass 25 Jan 2022 257,344 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2021 257,341 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 257,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 220,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 195,648 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 174,926 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 154,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 139,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front shocker top mountings

Pass 16 Jan 2014 138,254 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 136,605 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 121,267 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,880 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,662 miles

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

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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YD59 PUF is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YD59 PUF, 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 YD59 PUF registered?

YD59 PUF is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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