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FD14 SHZ

2014 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,442 mi
Last recorded158,442 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Seat Alhambra73,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD14 SHZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 158,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

presented in wet condition

Fail 19 Aug 2025 158,442 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

presented in wet condition

Fail 18 Aug 2025 158,392 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 153,851 miles

engine and side sills undertray fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Aug 2023 149,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 143,764 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 139,058 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 139,058 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 113,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,367 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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FD14 SHZ is a 2014 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 73,696 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 FD14 SHZ, 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 12 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD14 SHZ registered?

FD14 SHZ is a 2014 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 August 2014.

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