2018 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · KV18 YRZ
2018 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 56,296 miles. MOT valid until 07 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV18 YRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 56,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV18 YRZ 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 2018 Seat Alhambra (KV18 YRZ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”.
KV18 YRZ Mileage History
- 03/08/202334,038 mi
- 04/08/202334,038 mi
- 01/08/202442,350 mi+8,312 mi
- 31/07/202548,551 mi+6,201 mi
- 30/07/202656,296 mi+7,745 mi
Average of roughly 7,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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