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CF17 XHV

2017 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,624 mi
Last recorded85,624 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF17 XHV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 85,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Fail 18 Jun 2026 85,624 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,080 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged impact damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front Wipers streaky

General underbody component corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Pass 29 Jun 2024 66,423 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 66,423 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 55,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 46,736 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 36,890 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 4 Jun 2020 31,703 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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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CF17 XHV is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF17 XHV, 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 CF17 XHV registered?

CF17 XHV is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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