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YH59 SPX

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,126 mi
Last recorded185,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 SPX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 185,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside centre row seat removed

Fail 14 Jul 2017 185,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect + no adjustment (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside centre row seat removed

brake waning lamp on

Pass 11 Jul 2016 182,465 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 169,192 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 167,005 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 53,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 154,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 154,049 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 143,688 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 124,915 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 89,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,644 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 48,773 miles

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

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

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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YH59 SPX is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YH59 SPX, 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 YH59 SPX registered?

YH59 SPX is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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