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BU16 OWZ

2016 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

314,508 mi
Last recorded314,508 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 314,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside head lamp slight damage

engine noisy flywheel

Pass 3 Oct 2023 296,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 239,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row 3 (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 174,177 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 173,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,090 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,063 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

Pass 19 Dec 2017 47,675 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 44,663 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,551 miles

engine and underfloor covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,047 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,982 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 163 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 OWZ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ registered?

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

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