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DA18 FSD

2018 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,431 mi
Last recorded71,431 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 FSD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,431 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 71,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,457 miles

n/s/r light unit damaged

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2024 61,035 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights loose REQUIRES ATTENTION ()

Fail 26 Feb 2024 61,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights loose REQUIRES ATTENTION ()

Pass 19 May 2023 59,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 46,326 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

low tyre pressure warning light on?

Fail 9 May 2022 46,326 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

low tyre pressure warning light on?

Pass 5 May 2021 32,249 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 32,249 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @3.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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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DA18 FSD is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA18 FSD, 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 DA18 FSD registered?

DA18 FSD is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 May 2018.

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