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BN18 TZV

2018 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,151 mi
Last recorded74,151 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 TZV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,151 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 73,884 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,352 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres are worn inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,894 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 37,894 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 23,849 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 TZV is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZV, 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 BN18 TZV registered?

BN18 TZV is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is BN18 TZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 TZV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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