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FA15 YWK

2015 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

261,552 mi
Last recorded261,552 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2015 Seat Alhambra72,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 YWK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 261,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 244,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 244,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 218,739 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 218,739 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 214,391 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 194,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 173,731 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2021 155,567 miles

rear wiper worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2020 143,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOL BUSH WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOL BUSH WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 143,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND INNER 215/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOL BUSH WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOL BUSH WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,424 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 120,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 100,829 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 49,799 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 May 2018 49,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imbalance, limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,556 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn low (bald) on inside edge.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS Scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 26,556 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn low (bald) on inside edge.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS Scored (3.5.1i)

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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FA15 YWK is a 2015 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2015 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 72,210 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 FA15 YWK, 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 11 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FA15 YWK is a 2015 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 August 2015.

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