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DA59 VYJ

2010 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

234,374 mi
Last recorded234,374 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 Seat Alhambra95,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 VYJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 234,374 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 227,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 218,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 209,160 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 209,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 195,078 miles

Advise O/S/R Tyre wearing on Inner Edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 195,078 miles

Advise O/S/R Tyre wearing on Inner Edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 182,980 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 182,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 169,552 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 158,372 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 142,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,979 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 87,979 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,551 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,831 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 53,646 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 53,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,391 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 42,389 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 38,461 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 321,139 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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DA59 VYJ is a 2010 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2010 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 95,320 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 DA59 VYJ, 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 16 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA59 VYJ registered?

DA59 VYJ is a 2010 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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