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J3 MGA

2014 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Seat Alhambra73,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 MGA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 118,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 118,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 108,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,440 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,566 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,283 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2020 70,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/50/17 close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,499 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,129 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 43,755 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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J3 MGA is a 2014 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J3 MGA, 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 J3 MGA registered?

J3 MGA is a 2014 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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