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DA59 VZD

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,942 mi
Last recorded112,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 VZD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,942 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 108,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,245 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 98,994 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 98,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,396 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,042 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel is bent

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust box corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,731 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,121 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall

Fail 15 Nov 2012 24,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2012 24,076 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 VZD is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA59 VZD registered?

DA59 VZD is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is DA59 VZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 VZD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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