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DA17 HGL

2017 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,472 mi
Last recorded47,472 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 HGL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 47,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 38,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 38,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 28,094 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 19,132 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 16,834 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 16,833 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 14,599 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 14,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 12,803 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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DA17 HGL is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Red 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 DA17 HGL, 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 DA17 HGL registered?

DA17 HGL is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 June 2017.

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