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HS18 KSZ

2018 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS18 KSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,150 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 104,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 102,842 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 102,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,096 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 88,641 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 88,640 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,392 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 80,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 74,426 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,502 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,680 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,015 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 51,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 43,042 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 42,907 miles

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

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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HS18 KSZ is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HS18 KSZ, 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.

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What year was HS18 KSZ registered?

HS18 KSZ is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is HS18 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS18 KSZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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