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DK05 DAD

2009 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,743 mi
Last recorded85,743 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 DAD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 85,743 miles

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

Front play both top mounts

Fail 13 Oct 2025 85,734 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front & rear outer & under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front & rear outer & under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front play strut top mount

Offside Front play strut top mount

Pass 15 Oct 2024 82,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 82,248 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 77,985 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,700 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,805 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavy rust (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,036 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,832 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres uneven wear and heavy cracking

nearside front brake caliper anti-rattle spring missing

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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DK05 DAD is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK05 DAD, 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 DK05 DAD registered?

DK05 DAD is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 January 2009.

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