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DA59 VZJ

2010 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Alhambra95,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 VZJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover partially missing, but working as intended

Rear silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,069 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing (middle row) (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 92,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing (middle row) (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 85,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rearmost seat buckle caseing is damaged (7.1.2 (d))

covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Apr 2023 83,413 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Mar 2023 83,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover, undertrays & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Mar 2022 78,033 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning lamp on, pads appear ok

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

emissions trigger point not met

engine cover, undertray & plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Fail 30 Mar 2021 76,108 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer skin rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,334 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats incorrectly fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts ()

brake pad warning light on but not down to wear indicator

Fail 14 Feb 2020 73,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats incorrectly fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts ()

brake pad warning light on but not down to wear indicator

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,564 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 70,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,975 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 48,533 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,008 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,825 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,451 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 VZJ is a 2010 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DA59 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

DA59 VZJ is a 2010 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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