2018 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · OV18 CGK
2018 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 183,761 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV18 CGK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 183,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV18 CGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Alhambra (OV18 CGK) between February 2021 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
OV18 CGK Mileage History
- 23/02/202133,727 mi
- 23/02/202133,727 mi
- 18/01/202245,012 mi+11,285 mi
- 01/11/202257,710 mi+12,698 mi
- 15/08/202368,313 mi+10,603 mi
- 29/08/202368,382 mi+69 mi
- 26/02/202489,944 mi+21,562 mi
- 15/08/2024105,005 mi+15,061 mi
- 20/02/2025124,698 mi+19,693 mi
- 12/08/2025143,767 mi+19,069 mi
- 28/01/2026163,818 mi+20,051 mi
- 03/08/2026181,194 mi+17,376 mi
- 01/09/2026183,761 mi+2,567 mi
Average of roughly 27,181 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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