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YG09 CJU

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,020 mi
Last recorded119,020 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 CJU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 119,020 miles

All Rear Seats Folded Flat

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 109,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out Of Shape On Inner Edge And 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 109,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Incorrect Pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out Of Shape On Inner Edge And 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,042 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 93,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,756 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight binding (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,756 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight binding (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs have slight corrosion on faces

Fail 3 Jul 2015 65,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs have slight corrosion on faces

Pass 1 May 2014 56,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Tyres Inner Edges Starting to Feather

Fail 9 May 2012 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2012 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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YG09 CJU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YG09 CJU, 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 YG09 CJU registered?

YG09 CJU is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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