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DXZ 5305

2010 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Seat Alhambra95,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 5305
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 116,488 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 24 Dec 2024 113,536 miles

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

rear seats folded away limiting inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2024 113,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

rear seats folded away limiting inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2023 110,424 miles

Offside Rear folded away limiting inspection

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 4 Dec 2023 110,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear folded away limiting inspection

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

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2022 106,140 miles

Advise bulb failure lamp showing on start up - all lights working correctly .

Advise slight creaking from both top strut mountings .

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,447 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 102,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush split and collapsed. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 99,637 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 99,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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DXZ 5305 is a 2010 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 95,320 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 DXZ 5305, 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 16 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DXZ 5305 registered?

DXZ 5305 is a 2010 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 22 September 2010.

Is DXZ 5305 safe to buy?

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