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SH58 DMF

2009 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,537 mi
Last recorded173,537 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Alhambra99,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 DMF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 173,537 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

corrosion front sills

front brake discs pitted and corroded

shock absorbers corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2025 173,537 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

corrosion front sills

front brake discs pitted and corroded

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 172,584 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion evident near side front sill

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 172,584 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion evident near side front sill

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 172,309 miles

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

inside edge of front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 172,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

inside edge of front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 164,063 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 164,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 157,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 153,626 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 150,451 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 150,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 137,950 miles

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

near side rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,618 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2016 113,986 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1n)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,513 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge

near side front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Fail 24 Nov 2015 101,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge

near side front tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2014 90,475 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 90,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,524 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 62,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 48,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,553 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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SH58 DMF is a 2009 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SH58 DMF, 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 SH58 DMF registered?

SH58 DMF is a 2009 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 January 2009.

Is SH58 DMF safe to buy?

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