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DF16 MLN

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,067 mi
Last recorded127,067 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 MLN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 127,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 112,707 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 worn on edges (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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 111,164 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner treads starting to wear

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 95,913 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 95,913 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,906 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake switch faulty?

Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,505 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake switch fault?

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,429 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner on max (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 30,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s centre and n/s/f

Offside Front Upper inner wing guard adrift

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid low?

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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DF16 MLN is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF16 MLN, 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 DF16 MLN registered?

DF16 MLN is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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