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AF16 AZB

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

297,603 mi
Last recorded297,603 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 AZB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 297,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 287,237 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 279,043 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 249,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 249,350 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2023 224,653 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 212,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 177,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2021 114,603 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, electronic device was used

Front Inner Tyres treads, little worn, both

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, little (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres treads edges, little worn, both

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 26,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 25,814 miles

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

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))

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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AF16 AZB is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AF16 AZB, 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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AF16 AZB is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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