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AV18 CEF

2018 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,233 mi
Last recorded139,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 CEF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 139,233 miles

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

Rear seat removed.

Fail 17 Jan 2026 139,233 miles

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

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

Rear seat removed.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 117,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 97,723 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,328 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 71,074 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 64,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,900 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 46,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split/ but not excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn low

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush split but not excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 23 Mar 2021 30,577 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as lifting device in rear

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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AV18 CEF is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AV18 CEF, 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.

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What year was AV18 CEF registered?

AV18 CEF is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AV18 CEF safe to buy?

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