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AV18 FAO

2018 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,990 mi
Last recorded188,990 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 188,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 169,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 142,503 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 126,120 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 126,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 101,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 82,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 82,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 62,276 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 48,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 39,360 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,040 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 13,474 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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AV18 FAO is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FAO, 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 AV18 FAO registered?

AV18 FAO is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AV18 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 FAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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