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EU16 VVG

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,497 mi
Last recorded56,497 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 VVG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 56,497 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 56,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

All warning lights on dashboard.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 52,159 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 52,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose rubber cover damaged (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 45,890 miles

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 down inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 31,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 19,810 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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EU16 VVG 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 EU16 VVG, 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 EU16 VVG registered?

EU16 VVG is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EU16 VVG safe to buy?

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