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FA17 DXW

2017 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,275 mi
Last recorded185,275 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Alhambra54,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 DXW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 185,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 166,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 145,701 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 145,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone bushes worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 131,264 miles

Central exhaust clamp lightly insecure

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

Pass 1 May 2024 112,765 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 112,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut within treads exposes cords when opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut within treads exposes cords when opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,006 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 88,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge - Marked With Chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2023 66,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 46,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 22,838 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 22,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 19,424 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2020

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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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FA17 DXW is a 2017 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FA17 DXW, 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 FA17 DXW registered?

FA17 DXW is a 2017 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is FA17 DXW safe to buy?

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