
SEAT Alhambra
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S84 FTAMOT history
S84 FTA is a blue diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 31 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 194,062 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 194,062 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,184 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S84 FTA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Alhambra
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S84 FTA was last recorded at 194,062 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 5,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,195 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,867 miles
- Average per year
- 6,184 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,062 miles
- 2025 – 188,195 miles
- 2024 – 182,229 miles
- 2023 – 177,023 miles
- 2022 – 172,063 miles
- 2021 – 168,253 miles
- 2020 – 164,255 miles
- 2019 – 159,498 miles
- 2018 – 154,330 miles
- 2017 – 148,896 miles
- 2016 – 144,159 miles
- 2015 – 139,425 miles
- 2014 – 134,803 miles
- 2013 – 130,271 miles
- 2012 – 125,619 miles
- 2011 – 120,294 miles
- 2010 – 115,430 miles
- 2009 – 108,873 miles
- 2008 – 96,528 miles
- 2007 – 82,750 miles
- 2006 – 76,721 miles
- 2005 – 64,280 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole in tread with cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and significantly weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable outer casing corroded through (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth to edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Areas of corrosion
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Exhaust corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Areas of surface corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail194,062 miles (+5,867)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,062 miles
- Test number
- 905339753150
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Hole in tread with cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded and significantly weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable outer casing corroded through (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and smooth to edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,195 miles (+5,966)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 188,195 miles
- Test number
- 327847912412
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody fuel pipe ferrules corroded
Pass182,229 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 182,229 miles
- Test number
- 249127510696
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and repaired in places
Fail182,226 miles (+5,203)2 major4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,226 miles
- Test number
- 163585141462
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and repaired in places
Pass177,023 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 177,023 miles
- Test number
- 512445333183
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Fail177,008 miles (+4,945)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,008 miles
- Test number
- 561869451432
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear of suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass172,063 miles (+3,810)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 172,063 miles
- Test number
- 937933760924
- AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass168,253 miles (+3,998)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 168,253 miles
- Test number
- 603093579651
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion including outer sills
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass164,255 miles (+4,757)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 164,255 miles
- Test number
- 476749122978
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded but not holed
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass159,498 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 159,498 miles
- Test number
- 965706763393
- AdvisoryExhaust repiared
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear both sides tyres perished
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
Fail159,493 miles (+5,163)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,493 miles
- Test number
- 417308199800
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust repiared
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear both sides tyres perished
- AdvisoryAreas of corrosion
Pass154,330 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 154,330 miles
- Test number
- 352306752034
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar link rubbers perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Fail154,328 miles (+5,432)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,328 miles
- Test number
- 155797218261
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll bar link rubbers perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
Pass148,896 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 148,896 miles
- Test number
- 710656608957
- 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)
Fail148,890 miles (+4,731)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,890 miles
- Test number
- 464300764721
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
Pass144,159 miles (+4,734)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 144,159 miles
- Test number
- 668690235287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass139,425 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 139,425 miles
- Test number
- 450148332857
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySmell of diesel under bonnet
Fail139,418 miles (+4,615)7 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,418 miles
- Test number
- 483896478050
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Both rear belts not checked (boot full)
- AdvisorySmell of diesel under bonnet
Pass134,803 miles (+23)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 134,803 miles
- Test number
- 477967494294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/r/ tyre perishing
Fail134,780 miles (+4,509)14 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,780 miles
- Test number
- 318586094260
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/r/ tyre perishing
Pass130,271 miles (+4,652)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 130,271 miles
- Test number
- 268143203384
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s and n/s front top suspension strut bearings slight grating
Pass125,619 miles (+5,325)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 125,619 miles
- Test number
- 319363502390
- NoteAir bag lamp on
Pass120,294 miles (+4,864)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 120,294 miles
- Test number
- 845157491231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,430 miles (+6,557)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 115,430 miles
- Test number
- 862542090251
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust clamp broken
- NoteRear seats fitted incorrectly
Pass108,873 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 108,873 miles
- Test number
- 602059979247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,853 miles (+12,325)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,853 miles
- Test number
- 330668979234
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass96,528 miles (+13,778)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 96,528 miles
- Test number
- 303048578231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,750 miles (+6,029)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 82,750 miles
- Test number
- 642980697261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,721 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 76,721 miles
- Test number
- 462183106487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,591 miles (+12,311)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,591 miles
- Test number
- 744740596295
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Pass64,280 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 64,280 miles
- Test number
- 790028195287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S84 FTA
- Does S84 FTA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S84 FTA is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S84 FTA?
- The MOT on S84 FTA is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S84 FTA done?
- S84 FTA was recorded at 194,062 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,184 miles a year.
- Has S84 FTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S84 FTA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S84 FTA 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 S84 FTA find?
- S84 FTA failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread with cords visible; offside front brake pipe excessively corroded; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 8 more.
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