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DG14 LWD

2014 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,666 mi
Last recorded151,666 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Alhambra73,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 LWD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 151,666 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 151,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VARIOUS CHASSIS COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 142,702 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated SIEZED (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 133,035 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 125,526 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 125,524 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,169 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 104,169 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 63,595 miles

engine managemt lamp on

Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,594 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine managemt lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,244 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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DG14 LWD is a 2014 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG14 LWD, 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 DG14 LWD registered?

DG14 LWD is a 2014 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is DG14 LWD safe to buy?

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