MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,757 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
both front flexi brake hoses are starting to perish
both rear shock absorer casings are heavily corroded and in poor condition
interior rear view mirror is not fitted
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded (will need attention soon)
nearside front steering inner track rod knuckle is worn and has play / movement (will need attention soon)
offside front wheel bearing has early signs of wear and slight noise begginning to develop
rear exhaust joint has a minor leak of gases
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
both front flexi brake hoses are starting to perish
both rear shock absorer casings are heavily corroded and in poor condition
interior rear view mirror is not fitted
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded (will need attention soon)
nearside front steering inner track rod knuckle is worn and has play / movement (will need attention soon)
offside front wheel bearing has early signs of wear and slight noise begginning to develop
rear exhaust joint has a minor leak of gases
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
airbag light is on
both rear shock absorber casings in poor condition
offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge slightly
offside rearmost seat not fitted at time of test
rear metal brake pipes are corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
airbag light is on
both rear shock absorber casings in poor condition
offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge slightly
offside rearmost seat not fitted at time of test
rear metal brake pipes are corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
air bag light is on
bonnet catch / release at grille is faulty and stiff to open bonnet
both front flexi brake hoses are starting to perish
both rear shock absorber casings are heavily corroded
nearside rearmost seat has been removed at time of test
rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
air bag light is on
bonnet catch / release at grille is faulty and stiff to open bonnet
both front flexi brake hoses are starting to perish
both rear shock absorber casings are heavily corroded
nearside rearmost seat has been removed at time of test
rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded
spare wheel is missing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside track rod end dust boot split
Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside track rod end dust boot split
Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight noise offside front wheel
child seats fitted
slight play in lower steering column
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
child seats fitted
slight play in lower steering colunm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P685 MFA is a 1996 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 165,122 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 P685 MFA, 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 30 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P685 MFA?
You can check the full history of P685 MFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P685 MFA registered?
P685 MFA is a 1996 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 10 September 1996.
Is P685 MFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P685 MFA shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P685 MFA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P685 MFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.