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AC52 CAL

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,729 mi
Last recorded169,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 CAL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 169,729 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 167,347 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 153,310 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 137,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 122,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 109,737 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 109,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,700 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,673 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 82,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,372 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,591 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 58,863 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,985 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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AC52 CAL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2016 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 65,171 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC52 CAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Alhambra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC52 CAL registered?

AC52 CAL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AC52 CAL safe to buy?

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