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SD59 XCF

2009 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,400 mi
Last recorded201,400 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XCF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 201,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 201,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 197,373 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 197,296 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 194,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 194,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 191,159 miles

Near side front side mirror lens damaged

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 187,257 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 184,556 miles

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 182,684 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 182,669 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2018 174,982 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2018 161,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 161,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 146,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 135,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 111,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,853 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,778 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,523 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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SD59 XCF is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SD59 XCF, 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 SD59 XCF registered?

SD59 XCF is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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