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SEAT Alhambra

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T523 KTWMOT history

T523 KTW is a blue diesel SEAT Alhambra first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 174,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
174,076 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 KTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Alhambra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T523 KTW was last recorded at 174,076 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 7,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,695 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,381 miles
Average per year
5,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,076 miles
  • 2025 – 166,695 miles
  • 2024 – 156,870 miles
  • 2023 – 149,522 miles
  • 2022 – 146,463 miles
  • 2021 – 143,434 miles
  • 2020 – 140,780 miles
  • 2019 – 138,426 miles
  • 2018 – 135,421 miles
  • 2017 – 132,044 miles
  • 2016 – 127,711 miles
  • 2015 – 123,572 miles
  • 2014 – 117,465 miles
  • 2013 – 110,944 miles
  • 2012 – 103,692 miles
  • 2011 – 94,685 miles
  • 2010 – 90,042 miles
  • 2009 – 83,387 miles
  • 2008 – 77,482 miles
  • 2007 – 72,021 miles
  • 2006 – 68,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,076 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Advise unable to find EOBD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,076 miles (+7,381)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,076 miles
    Test number
    883377476111
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  2. Pass166,695 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,695 miles
    Test number
    925229699487
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise unable to find EOBD
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin adrift (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,694 miles (+9,824)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,694 miles
    Test number
    281710775822
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise unable to find EOBD
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin adrift (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,870 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,870 miles
    Test number
    544753975234
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail156,870 miles (+7,348)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,870 miles
    Test number
    413654460982
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass149,522 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    149,522 miles
    Test number
    144537118983
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail149,521 miles (+3,058)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,521 miles
    Test number
    992000009843
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass146,463 miles (+3,029)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    146,463 miles
    Test number
    244805846559
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened mounting worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass143,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,434 miles
    Test number
    446135015041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail143,434 miles (+2,654)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,434 miles
    Test number
    745314581192
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass140,780 miles (+2,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    140,780 miles
    Test number
    177678726221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  12. Pass138,426 miles (+3,005)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,426 miles
    Test number
    171221566728
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass135,421 miles (+3,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,421 miles
    Test number
    719480557761
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty (7.1.2)

  14. Pass132,044 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    584540864976
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rusty (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

  15. Fail132,044 miles (+4,333)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,044 miles
    Test number
    423342654832
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rusty (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (7.1.2)

  16. Pass127,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,711 miles
    Test number
    541185252216
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box rusty (7.1.2)

  17. Fail127,711 miles (+4,139)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,711 miles
    Test number
    746120594958
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc inappropriately repaired worn excessive (3.5.1n)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box rusty (7.1.2)

  18. Pass123,572 miles (+6,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,572 miles
    Test number
    268178265058
    • NoteRear exhaust slight corrasion

  19. Pass117,465 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,465 miles
    Test number
    515182674003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise screen cracked at bottom in center

  20. Fail117,465 miles (+6,521)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,465 miles
    Test number
    568672474083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise screen cracked at bottom in center

  21. Pass110,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    186595363022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,944 miles (+7,252)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    667775463001
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass103,692 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,692 miles
    Test number
    595452182076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,685 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    516301761059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,042 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    90,042 miles
    Test number
    621016980005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,387 miles
    Test number
    870280779075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,387 miles (+5,905)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,387 miles
    Test number
    512590279093
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Fail77,482 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,482 miles
    Test number
    933367378085
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Pass77,482 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,482 miles
    Test number
    990387278021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,021 miles
    Test number
    621304067009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail72,021 miles (+3,805)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,021 miles
    Test number
    713364567040
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  32. Pass68,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,216 miles
    Test number
    730542386053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T523 KTW

Does T523 KTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T523 KTW expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T523 KTW?
The MOT on T523 KTW expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T523 KTW done?
T523 KTW was recorded at 174,076 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 5,239 miles a year.
Has T523 KTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 KTW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T523 KTW 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 T523 KTW find?
T523 KTW failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 7 major defects: nearside front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 4 more.

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