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FD18 VLV

2018 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,966 mi
Last recorded92,966 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 VLV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 92,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,647 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 84,281 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 73,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 68,595 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 63,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,808 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,120 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,041 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 50,041 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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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FD18 VLV is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2018 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 46,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD18 VLV, 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 8 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 FD18 VLV registered?

FD18 VLV is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is FD18 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD18 VLV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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