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FA16 EDP

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

162,604 mi
Last recorded162,604 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 EDP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 162,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 160,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 152,466 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 152,466 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 146,484 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 140,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,576 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 112,187 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,705 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 77,093 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,384 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,706 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 53,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads very close to sensor (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped on inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 31,268 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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FA16 EDP is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA16 EDP, 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 FA16 EDP registered?

FA16 EDP is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is FA16 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 EDP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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