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AF16 VPK

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,432 mi
Last recorded104,432 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VPK
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 104,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 88,398 miles

nsr inner brake pad wearing low and rear discs inner faces pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,454 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs and brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 55,058 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2021 42,639 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,150 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 31,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

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 VPK is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPK, 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 AF16 VPK registered?

AF16 VPK is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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