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EGZ 5228

2017 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,589 mi
Last recorded123,589 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGZ 5228
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 123,589 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 114,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 104,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 104,004 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 95,258 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 76,526 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 76,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,863 miles

bulb warning light on

under side engine cover

Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,863 miles

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

bulb warning light on

under side engine cover

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,335 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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EGZ 5228 is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EGZ 5228, 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 EGZ 5228 registered?

EGZ 5228 is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 9 January 2017.

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