2009 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · YR09 UMX
2009 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 108,478 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR09 UMX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2022
- 108,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR09 UMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Alhambra (YR09 UMX) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YR09 UMX Mileage History
- 12/05/2022108,478 mi
- 12/05/2022108,478 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Alhambra Mk1 (7M)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Bush and Linkage WearModerate
Weighing over 1.7 tonnes unladen and frequently driven fully laden with passengers or luggage, the Mk1 Alhambra exerts tremendous stress on its front suspension geometry. The rubber voided bushes on the lower wishbones and the anti-roll bar drop links deteriorate rapidly on UK speed humps and potholed roads. This results in heavy knocking over road imperfections, wander under braking, and severe inside shoulder tyre wear, leading to consistent MOT advisories and failures.
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- Takata Driver Airbag Inflator Safety RecallSerious
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