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SD59 XDM

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,951 mi
Last recorded133,951 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 XDM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,951 miles

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

rear seats folded down time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,947 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear seats folded down time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2023 130,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Top mounting bush has slight free play

Fail 15 Nov 2022 117,659 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Top mounting bush has slight free play

Pass 24 Nov 2021 109,284 miles

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition, but not blowing

Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,284 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition, but not blowing

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and on outer edge 4mm (195/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2020 102,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and on outer edge 4mm (195/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread 4mm (195/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,011 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 73,648 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,644 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle slightly insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,958 miles

Nearside Rear 3rd row n/s/r seat not installed in car

Nearside Rear 3rd seat not installed due to this cant fully inspect seat belt and buckles

Pass 19 Nov 2014 42,326 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 35,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,345 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

N/S/R tyre sidewall weak. has been run flat.

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 XDM is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

SD59 XDM is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is SD59 XDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD59 XDM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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