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YJ18 YVX

2018 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 YVX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 127,765 miles
Pass 4 May 2026 124,871 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 114,935 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 114,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 102,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 102,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,711 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 99,711 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,143 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. Back bush on arms starting to crack/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,794 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 75,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 40,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 31,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,300 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 27,300 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 24,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 13,694 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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YJ18 YVX is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ18 YVX, 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 YJ18 YVX registered?

YJ18 YVX is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YJ18 YVX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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