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EK17 DLV

2017 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,440 mi
Last recorded174,440 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 DLV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 174,440 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 174,440 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 127,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 127,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,312 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,246 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measures 1.8mm, also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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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EK17 DLV is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK17 DLV, 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 EK17 DLV registered?

EK17 DLV is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EK17 DLV safe to buy?

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