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SEAT Alhambra

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L8 CHKMOT history

L8 CHK is a black diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L8 CHK black SEAT Alhambra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,889 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CHK was last recorded at 104,889 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,830 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
7,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,889 miles
  • 2025 – 99,847 miles
  • 2024 – 93,811 miles
  • 2023 – 85,945 miles
  • 2022 – 80,518 miles
  • 2021 – 73,649 miles
  • 2020 – 68,396 miles
  • 2019 – 61,967 miles
  • 2018 – 55,094 miles
  • 2017 – 42,950 miles
  • 2016 – 32,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,889 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,889 miles
    Test number
    288741432690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail104,830 miles (+4,983)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    799962110743
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass99,847 miles (+6,036)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,847 miles
    Test number
    349134571692
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass93,811 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,811 miles
    Test number
    452910009101
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail93,798 miles (+7,853)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    442383668808
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass85,945 miles (+5,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    371326898755
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass80,518 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    726929593024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail80,518 miles (+6,869)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    865414493501
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass73,649 miles (+5,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,649 miles
    Test number
    435921045184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass68,396 miles (+6,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,396 miles
    Test number
    128652768355
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass61,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    736829749135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,967 miles (+6,873)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    604307521741
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted/lumps on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under tension (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass55,094 miles (+12,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    804134120573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,950 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    216207248332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    614401084534
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn bold inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

Questions about L8 CHK

Does L8 CHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CHK is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CHK?
The MOT on L8 CHK is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CHK done?
L8 CHK was recorded at 104,889 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 7,092 miles a year.
Has L8 CHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CHK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 CHK 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 L8 CHK find?
L8 CHK passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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