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DY66 XZA

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,366 mi
Last recorded56,366 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY66 XZA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 56,366 miles

Front BOTH sides brake pads starting to wear low

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 51,798 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts Worn/Stepped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Leaking Grease (hub clip)

Nearside Rear Reflector Cracked/Damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Defective

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edge Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 45,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot seeping grease

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 45,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge / badly cracked outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot seeping grease

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seats raised so seatbelts could be checked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 29,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seats raised so seatbelts could be checked

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 22,701 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

unable to check very rear seat belts in boot

Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,380 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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DY66 XZA is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY66 XZA, 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 DY66 XZA registered?

DY66 XZA is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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