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EY17 HCN

2017 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 HCN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,547 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 95,547 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 92,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,296 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 61,313 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,066 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 25,476 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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EY17 HCN is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EY17 HCN, 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 EY17 HCN registered?

EY17 HCN is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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