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DA16 VRR

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,273 mi
Last recorded99,273 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 VRR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 99,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 97,589 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2023 77,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,572 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,075 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 62,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 48,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 39,096 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 28,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 20,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 18,870 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 7,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 7,069 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 7 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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DA16 VRR is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DA16 VRR, 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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DA16 VRR is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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