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YD59 RFO

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,430 mi
Last recorded117,430 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 RFO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 117,430 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 117,428 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 113,083 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 113,055 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear seat fitted incorrectly (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat fitted incorrectly (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

brake pad warning on dash display

front outer sills corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,914 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

coil springs corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner braking surfaces

front brake flexi hoses perished

front outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

rear tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

screen washers poor

Pass 8 Sep 2022 104,749 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f lower ball joint boot deteriorated

plastic side skirts covering corroded outer sills

rear tyres wearing unevenly

screen washers poor

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Fail 8 Sep 2022 104,749 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f lower ball joint boot deteriorated

plastic side skirts covering corroded outer sills

rear tyres wearing unevenly

screen washers poor

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,907 miles

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 101,907 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake discs corroded

general underbody corrosion

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,830 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

corrosion starting in front outer sills behind side skirts

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with deep cuts in tread

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Oct 2019 95,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 95,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 91,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,301 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,927 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,862 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,262 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight uneven wear to inner edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

no rear boot seats fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2012 43,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight uneven wear to inner edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

no rear boot seats fitted at time of test

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 RFO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YD59 RFO, 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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YD59 RFO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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