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BU16 XBE

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,204 mi
Last recorded228,204 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 228,204 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 228,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 216,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 203,651 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 203,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 191,134 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 181,270 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 181,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 175,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 162,637 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 124,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,310 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 XBE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

BU16 XBE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 XBE safe to buy?

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