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SEAT Alhambra

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

740 ADVMOT history

740 ADV is a black diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 3 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

740 ADV black SEAT Alhambra – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Alhambra, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
68,665 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
740 ADV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

740 ADV was last recorded at 68,665 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,378 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,287 miles
Average per year
5,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,665 miles
  • 2025 – 64,378 miles
  • 2024 – 59,272 miles
  • 2023 – 54,530 miles
  • 2022 – 49,749 miles
  • 2021 – 46,389 miles
  • 2020 – 44,426 miles
  • 2019 – 38,935 miles
  • 2018 – 32,607 miles
  • 2017 – 24,739 miles
  • 2016 – 16,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,665 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear tyres going bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    437734603209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail68,665 miles (+4,287)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    189187756206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,378 miles
    Test number
    821935270041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail64,378 miles (+5,106)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,378 miles
    Test number
    186961040021
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,272 miles (+4,742)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    713344640518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,530 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,530 miles
    Test number
    813657985442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass49,749 miles (+3,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    49,749 miles
    Test number
    896185986811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass46,389 miles (+1,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,389 miles
    Test number
    271642168245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,426 miles (+5,491)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,426 miles
    Test number
    884656600168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass38,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    867065347969
    • AdvisoryRear tyres going bald on inner edge

  11. Fail38,935 miles (+6,328)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    875310750813
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres going bald on inner edge

  12. Pass32,607 miles (+7,868)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,607 miles
    Test number
    601879849026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,739 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,739 miles
    Test number
    750945169497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,136 miles
    Test number
    244263334993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 740 ADV

What vehicle is registration 740 ADV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 740 ADV on a black diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 3 Jul 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 740 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 740 ADV is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 740 ADV?
The MOT on 740 ADV is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 740 ADV done?
740 ADV was recorded at 68,665 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,283 miles a year.
Has 740 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 740 ADV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 740 ADV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 740 ADV find?
740 ADV passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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