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YE09 FWJ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,336 mi
Last recorded170,336 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 FWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 170,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack inner knuckle joint worn play felt when jacked

Fail 19 May 2023 170,327 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush on front lower arm worn causing excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside face leaving no trace of tread pattern very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inside face leaving no visible tread pattern very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack inner knuckle joint worn play felt when jacked

Offside Front Bumper corner loose

Pass 17 Nov 2022 159,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 127,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,535 miles

Nearside Front slightly dim

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight chip in windscreen n/s

Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,471 miles

Offside Front sidelight a bit dull

tail pipes rotten

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,517 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 81,517 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 74,930 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened chipped ,corroded and cracking (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 70,519 miles

chip on screen within limit of 10mm.

front brake discs corroded on inners.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,748 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 45,188 miles

Second row seats not available for testing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YE09 FWJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE09 FWJ, 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 YE09 FWJ registered?

YE09 FWJ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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