2017 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · YF17 UMX
2017 SEAT Alhambra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2017. Recorded mileage 117,872 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALHAMBRA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF17 UMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 117,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF17 UMX 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 (YF17 UMX) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear aluminium bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YF17 UMX Mileage History
- 20/09/202362,756 mi
- 16/09/202478,263 mi+15,507 mi
- 27/09/2025105,915 mi+27,652 mi
- 27/09/2025105,915 mi
- 10/04/2026117,872 mi+11,957 mi
Average of roughly 21,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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