2017 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · FA17 ULB
2017 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 90,050 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA17 ULB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 90,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA17 ULB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Seat Alhambra (FA17 ULB) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FA17 ULB Mileage History
- 10/07/202356,258 mi
- 05/04/202461,122 mi+4,864 mi
- 24/03/202573,961 mi+12,839 mi
- 24/03/202573,966 mi+5 mi
- 08/04/202690,050 mi+16,084 mi
Average of roughly 12,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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