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AE66 VPG

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,325 mi
Last recorded173,325 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 VPG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 173,325 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 150,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 137,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 136,516 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 121,939 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,076 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 91,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 May 2020 66,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 49,136 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,907 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AE66 VPG is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE66 VPG, 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 AE66 VPG registered?

AE66 VPG is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 September 2016.

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