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BU16 OWW

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,418 mi
Last recorded118,418 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OWW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 109,100 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 97,406 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,510 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,242 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 72,359 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 58,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,141 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 44,651 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,762 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 17,804 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 2,791 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 OWW is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

BU16 OWW is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is BU16 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 OWW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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