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DE17 FNV

2017 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,685 mi
Last recorded133,685 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 FNV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 133,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 86,085 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 54,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,020 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 38,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 27,267 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 27,267 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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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DE17 FNV is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 DE17 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE17 FNV registered?

DE17 FNV is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is DE17 FNV safe to buy?

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