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DG59 XPC

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

226,487 mi
Last recorded226,487 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 XPC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 226,487 miles

park brake only just met requirements 17%

Pass 24 Mar 2016 200,445 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 200,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low N/S Front headlight beam pattern too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced N/S Front headlight light source severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken N/S Front coil spring snapped (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking O/S Rear brake caliper has a fluid leak (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 171,473 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 171,442 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 140,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,828 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,678 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,477 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 39,781 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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DG59 XPC is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG59 XPC, 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 XPC registered?

DG59 XPC is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is DG59 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG59 XPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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