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FRA 97N

2015 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Seat Alhambra72,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRA 97N
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 128,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays

Fail 11 Sep 2025 128,911 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays

Pass 4 Sep 2024 120,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 110,772 miles

undertrays

Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,571 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 101,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,105 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 58,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres down to wear markers

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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FRA 97N is a 2015 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FRA 97N, 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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FRA 97N is a 2015 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 March 2015.

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