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BN18 TZJ

2018 Seat Alhambra

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,786 mi
Last recorded129,786 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 TZJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,786 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 120,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 108,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,641 miles

Engine running rough / vibrating

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 83,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,201 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 21,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 21,768 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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BN18 TZJ is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BN18 TZJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN18 TZJ?

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What year was BN18 TZJ registered?

BN18 TZJ is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 6 July 2018.

Is BN18 TZJ safe to buy?

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