2009 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Petrol · YR09 UPH
2009 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 140,666 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR09 UPH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2024
- 140,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR09 UPH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Seat Alhambra (YR09 UPH) between June 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YR09 UPH Mileage History
- 01/06/2022138,674 mi
- 16/06/2023140,089 mi+1,415 mi
- 16/06/2023140,089 mi
- 06/03/2024140,666 mi+577 mi
Average of roughly 1,130 miles per year across 4 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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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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