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AO17 XZL

2017 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,544 mi
Last recorded36,544 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 XZL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 36,544 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 36,541 miles

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

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wish bone bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock week (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wish bone bust starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock week (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,447 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 33,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 29,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 26,319 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,004 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 17,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020

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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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AO17 XZL is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 54,398 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 AO17 XZL, 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 9 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO17 XZL registered?

AO17 XZL is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 June 2017.

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