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BC17 XHZ

2017 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,729 mi
Last recorded69,729 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 XHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,729 miles

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

head lamp levelling device very slow to respond

Pass 14 May 2025 65,978 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 59,612 miles

fold up boot seats not in use time of test

Fail 20 May 2024 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fold up boot seats not in use time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,010 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 54,980 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 44,836 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,890 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,950 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 34,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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BC17 XHZ is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC17 XHZ, 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 BC17 XHZ registered?

BC17 XHZ is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 August 2017.

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