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DGZ 8301

2016 Seat Alhambra

Brown Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,275 mi
Last recorded108,275 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 8301
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 108,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,914 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 92,777 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 92,777 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,005 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both N/S and O/S Seats ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 83,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both N/S and O/S Seats ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 74,820 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row has o/s, n/s and centre seat occupied by child seats ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has small cut

Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,478 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 63,478 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,707 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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DGZ 8301 is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Brown with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DGZ 8301, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGZ 8301 registered?

DGZ 8301 is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 October 2016.

Is DGZ 8301 safe to buy?

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