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SEAT Alhambra

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,984 cc

L7 NXEMOT history

L7 NXE is a black diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 233,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
233,705 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NXE was last recorded at 233,705 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 8,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,061 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,644 miles
Average per year
13,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 233,705 miles
  • 2025 – 225,061 miles
  • 2024 – 213,509 miles
  • 2023 – 194,811 miles
  • 2022 – 175,009 miles
  • 2021 – 165,837 miles
  • 2020 – 158,437 miles
  • 2019 – 148,252 miles
  • 2018 – 133,130 miles
  • 2017 – 123,534 miles
  • 2016 – 109,619 miles
  • 2015 – 93,616 miles
  • 2014 – 75,970 miles
  • 2013 – 58,845 miles
  • 2012 – 42,171 miles
  • 2011 – 28,035 miles
  • 2010 – 13,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,705 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside of vehicle has surface corossion
  • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,705 miles (+8,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    233,705 miles
    Test number
    962197644433
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside of vehicle has surface corossion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted

  2. Pass225,061 miles (+11,552)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    225,061 miles
    Test number
    631032825499
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general surface corrosion.

  3. Pass213,509 miles (+18,698)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    213,509 miles
    Test number
    160442623219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corossion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass194,811 miles (+19,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    194,811 miles
    Test number
    296073702349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass175,009 miles (+9,172)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,009 miles
    Test number
    907076890392
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

  6. Pass165,837 miles (+7,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,837 miles
    Test number
    312341756677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass158,437 miles (+10,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,437 miles
    Test number
    230897880379
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass148,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    148,252 miles
    Test number
    404371134151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,252 miles (+15,122)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,252 miles
    Test number
    928221103219
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,130 miles
    Test number
    666686434689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail133,130 miles (+9,596)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,130 miles
    Test number
    353670274791
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass123,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,534 miles
    Test number
    145512728470
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  13. Fail123,534 miles (+13,915)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,534 miles
    Test number
    673500175600
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  14. Pass109,619 miles (+16,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,619 miles
    Test number
    709026116453
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level brake light inop (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass93,616 miles (+17,646)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,616 miles
    Test number
    165484215192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated

  16. Fail75,970 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    255832504136
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass75,970 miles (+17,125)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    316672304107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass58,845 miles (+16,674)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    835157713198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass42,171 miles (+14,136)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    655734972039
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass28,035 miles (+14,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,035 miles
    Test number
    158291971421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,867 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    13,867 miles
    Test number
    652854670094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail13,865 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,865 miles
    Test number
    581510470052
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteTyres perished and cracking

Questions about L7 NXE

Does L7 NXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NXE is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 NXE?
The MOT on L7 NXE is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 NXE done?
L7 NXE was recorded at 233,705 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 13,733 miles a year.
Has L7 NXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 NXE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 NXE 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 L7 NXE find?
L7 NXE passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; general underside of vehicle has surface corossion, and 1 more.

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