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AE18 XWL

2018 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,402 mi
Last recorded75,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XWL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 75,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,981 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 46,759 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 46,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,723 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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AE18 XWL is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 46,528 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 AE18 XWL, 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 8 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 XWL registered?

AE18 XWL is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AE18 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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