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AK16 FDU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,339 mi
Last recorded61,339 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 FDU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 61,339 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 61,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 45,227 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,748 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 40,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly misshaped. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,605 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 29,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 18,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 10,013 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 9,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 9,070 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 8,047 miles

Engine cover / under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Wheelchair lift fitted to boot preventing inspection of rear seats and boot space

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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AK16 FDU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK16 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK16 FDU registered?

AK16 FDU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is AK16 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 FDU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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