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YR59 YMP

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,624 mi
Last recorded115,624 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 YMP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 115,624 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 115,622 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 111,871 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front lower arms rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Lower buckle cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 111,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure Central sleeve broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Central rear seat belt unable to locate seat belt / incorrect seat position (10.1 (u))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Sidelight dull (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear fog not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both front brake pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front lower arms rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Lower buckle cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise NEAR FAIL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,718 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 107,718 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt buckle damaged Rear central lower buckle outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle damaged Lower buckle outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower sill / wheel arch area corroded holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Anti roll bar rubbing on chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Reading 22 (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binding 25 % (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,609 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess wear in mounting bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 101,609 miles

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

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

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

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess wear in mounting bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,779 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,460 miles

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

rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 93,459 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,162 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,415 miles

Engine & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 71,345 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,260 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 51,260 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,050 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 43,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 43,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,806 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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YR59 YMP is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YR59 YMP, 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 YR59 YMP registered?

YR59 YMP is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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