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DG59 KAO

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,472 mi
Last recorded152,472 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 KAO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 152,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under sill corroded on both side

Pass 10 Oct 2024 147,243 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 147,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 140,061 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2023 140,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 133,117 miles

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 Lower 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 126,792 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 126,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,464 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and inner sill ,under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad light on ,pads ok

top covers under tray sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 119,464 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning masked with sticker (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and inner sill ,under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pad light on ,pads ok

top covers under tray sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,702 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 106,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 106,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 97,483 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test unable to check seat belt security in stalk.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 97,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

No rear seats fitted at time of test unable to check seat belt security in stalk.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,803 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 88,800 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,425 miles

only n/s/f passenger seat present.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,706 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test unable to check seat belt security in stalk or stalk condition.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 65,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

No rear seats fitted at time of test unable to check seat belt security in stalk or stalk condition.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 53,498 miles

Centre and back exhaust joint deteriorated.

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

No rear seats in vehicle at time of test, unable to check seat belt security in reciver.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,498 miles

Centre and back exhaust joint deteriorated.

No rear seats in vehicle at time of test, unable to check seat belt security in reciver.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,136 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 41,980 miles

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

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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DG59 KAO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DG59 KAO, 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.

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What year was DG59 KAO registered?

DG59 KAO is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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