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YY18 BWP

2018 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,379 mi
Last recorded103,379 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Alhambra46,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 BWP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 103,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to cord on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

Fail 5 Feb 2026 103,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to cord on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake lagging slightly

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 86,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on inner shoulders and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,733 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 72,733 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer positions and both aux rear positions ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit and worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn more on inner edge and close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet safety catch seized and defective

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,872 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2022 50,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,638 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 37,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YY18 BWP is a 2018 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY18 BWP, 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 YY18 BWP registered?

YY18 BWP is a 2018 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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