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YH59 SPZ

2009 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,227 mi
Last recorded161,227 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 161,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 148,321 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 148,231 miles

Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Jan 2018 147,231 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 143,249 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 143,249 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 110,231 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 108,342 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,232 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 105,231 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,984 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 97,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,897 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 97,634 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 93,421 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015
Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,231 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,231 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,321 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 59,321 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2013 56,123 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,146 miles

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 SPZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH59 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

YH59 SPZ is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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