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DE63 XSU

2014 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,612 mi
Last recorded82,612 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Alhambra73,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE63 XSU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 82,612 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing some wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main bush's are showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 82,610 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing some wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main bush's are showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 72,156 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH WISHBONE BUSHS SHOWING SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 72,156 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining on pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 63,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING TO OUTER EDGE AND SHOWING WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SHOWING WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 63,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND WEAR TO INNER AND OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKING TO OUTER EDGE AND SHOWING WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SHOWING WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,217 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 45,686 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 44,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 21,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Rear both tyres wearing thin on the inner edge

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

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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DE63 XSU is a 2014 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 73,696 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 DE63 XSU, 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 12 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DE63 XSU registered?

DE63 XSU is a 2014 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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The MOT history for DE63 XSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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