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DG16 EXV

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,209 mi
Last recorded127,209 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 EXV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,209 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 127,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 118,709 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 118,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,294 miles

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

bonnet secondary /safety catch seized

rear fog lamp inoperative in 13-pin trailer socket

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,269 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat interior levelling switch broken (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/4mm edges, 5mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet secondary /safety catch seized

rear fog lamp inoperative in 13-pin trailer socket

Pass 4 Nov 2021 64,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,261 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 40,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,917 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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DG16 EXV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DG16 EXV, 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 DG16 EXV registered?

DG16 EXV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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