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BU16 OWY

2016 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,963 mi
Last recorded114,963 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 OWY
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 114,963 miles

engine covers fitted

nsf shocker damp

Fail 17 Sep 2025 114,960 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns and os front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

nsf shocker damp

Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,876 miles

engien covers fitted

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2024 109,876 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns and os f lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engien covers fitted

nsf and osr tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2023 101,920 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2022 96,155 miles

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

coolant leak

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2021 91,937 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2020 86,579 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes started to split

Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 80,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 36,444 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2017 24,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,107 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 21,107 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 6,872 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OWY is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BU16 OWY, 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 BU16 OWY registered?

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

Is BU16 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 OWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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