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BU16 OWP

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,070 mi
Last recorded210,070 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OWP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 210,070 miles

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

underside front to rear various parts and components cover with some material or dirt

Fail 24 Jan 2026 210,070 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mounting was damage (6.1.2 (a))

underside front to rear various parts and components cover with some material or dirt

Pass 30 Nov 2024 170,389 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 164,139 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 141,000 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides os and ns ()

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

Pass 23 May 2022 197,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 164,114 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 144,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 106,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,176 miles

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 6 Dec 2017 71,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2017 55,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,758 miles

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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BU16 OWP 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 85.7%.

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 BU16 OWP, 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 BU16 OWP registered?

BU16 OWP is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is BU16 OWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 OWP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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