SEAT Alhambra
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,984 cc
P181 GMLMOT history
P181 GML is a silver petrol SEAT Alhambra first used on 29 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 81,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 81,072 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P181 GML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Alhambra
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 29 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P181 GML was last recorded at 81,072 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,065 miles · 23 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 1,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 81,072 miles
- 2022 – 81,022 miles
- 2021 – 80,823 miles
- 2020 – 80,303 miles
- 2019 – 80,235 miles
- 2018 – 79,994 miles
- 2017 – 79,738 miles
- 2016 – 79,428 miles
- 2015 – 79,298 miles
- 2014 – 79,100 miles
- 2013 – 78,749 miles
- 2012 – 75,697 miles
- 2011 – 71,286 miles
- 2010 – 70,220 miles
- 2009 – 67,921 miles
- 2008 – 63,399 miles
- 2007 – 60,659 miles
- 2006 – 59,556 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,072 miles
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silence outer body corroded (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,072 miles (+7)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 81,072 miles
- Test number
- 894623506414
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silence outer body corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Fail81,065 miles (+43)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,065 miles
- Test number
- 982373313306
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken clear light showing (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silence outer body corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass81,022 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 81,022 miles
- Test number
- 158979216314
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail81,014 miles (+191)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,014 miles
- Test number
- 299487913662
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,823 miles (+520)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 80,823 miles
- Test number
- 174171801730
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFan belt noisy
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight free play
- AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside suspension components corroded
Pass80,303 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 80,303 miles
- Test number
- 242023327115
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail80,302 miles (+67)1 dangerous3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,302 miles
- Test number
- 821887269940
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass80,235 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,235 miles
- Test number
- 778546470907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,994 miles (+256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 79,994 miles
- Test number
- 577544082224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,738 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 79,738 miles
- Test number
- 932236993576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,738 miles (+310)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,738 miles
- Test number
- 455860956424
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,428 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 79,428 miles
- Test number
- 332301318505
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail79,428 miles (+130)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,428 miles
- Test number
- 544892998516
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both side (repaired) (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,298 miles (+198)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 79,298 miles
- Test number
- 137468277184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 79,100 miles
- Test number
- 906220754395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,100 miles (+351)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,100 miles
- Test number
- 868490654396
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass78,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 78,749 miles
- Test number
- 959126743385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,749 miles (+3,052)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,749 miles
- Test number
- 627976743313
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,697 miles (+4,411)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 75,697 miles
- Test number
- 379272752347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,286 miles (+1,066)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 71,286 miles
- Test number
- 779897741328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,220 miles (+2,299)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 70,220 miles
- Test number
- 320185930393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,921 miles (+4,522)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 67,921 miles
- Test number
- 440282349484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,399 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 63,399 miles
- Test number
- 372747648347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,398 miles (+2,739)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,398 miles
- Test number
- 131985948390
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Fail60,659 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,659 miles
- Test number
- 102359417303
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass60,659 miles (+1,103)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 60,659 miles
- Test number
- 830189417359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 59,556 miles
- Test number
- 571419426382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,556 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,556 miles
- Test number
- 490378326341
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about P181 GML
- Does P181 GML currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P181 GML expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P181 GML?
- The MOT on P181 GML expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P181 GML done?
- P181 GML was recorded at 81,072 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 1,241 miles a year.
- Has P181 GML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P181 GML has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on P181 GML 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 P181 GML find?
- P181 GML passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.
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