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AU17 HLW

2017 Seat Alhambra

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,384 mi
Last recorded100,384 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 HLW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 100,384 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 93,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,215 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 85,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,725 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 75,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,224 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 2 Jul 2021 61,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,760 miles

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

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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AU17 HLW is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU17 HLW, 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 AU17 HLW registered?

AU17 HLW is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is AU17 HLW safe to buy?

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