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DC16 HVL

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,854 mi
Last recorded62,854 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 HVL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,336 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,396 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,783 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 22,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 18,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 18,505 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 15,760 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 15,760 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 15,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 14,273 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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DC16 HVL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DC16 HVL, 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 DC16 HVL registered?

DC16 HVL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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