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EY16 OLU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 OLU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 85,616 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 85,616 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 77,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly cracking and splitting apart outer wall 225/50zr17-98w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 68,636 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,178 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,718 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 54,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside Rear and Centre

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and Offside Rear Tyre(s) Cracked on Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,894 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 31,894 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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EY16 OLU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EY16 OLU, 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 EY16 OLU registered?

EY16 OLU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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