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YJ18 YVZ

2018 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,278 mi
Last recorded170,278 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 170,278 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2026 162,703 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 143,330 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 141,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 141,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 116,563 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge, replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,309 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 100,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed req 4 wheel alignment as rear wheels are leaning inwards (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed req 4 wheel alignment as rear wheels are leaning inwards (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,855 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 60,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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 YVZ is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVZ, 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 YJ18 YVZ registered?

YJ18 YVZ is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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