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BP16 ZZB

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 ZZB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 125,543 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine too clean for emissions result

Fail 13 Feb 2026 125,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,926 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,164 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine too clean for emissions result

Fail 11 Feb 2025 83,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,012 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,584 miles

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine too clean for emissions result

Fail 5 Aug 2022 56,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 3 Feb 2022 49,743 miles

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))

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 26 Jul 2021 43,993 miles

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,020 miles

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 31 Jul 2019 27,024 miles

engine too clean for emissions result

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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BP16 ZZB is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BP16 ZZB, 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 BP16 ZZB registered?

BP16 ZZB is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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