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FA16 VJJ

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,671 mi
Last recorded63,671 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 63,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 63,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 58,290 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 58,290 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,290 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 44,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,775 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 31,600 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 28,526 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 21,253 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 VJJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 FA16 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

FA16 VJJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is FA16 VJJ safe to buy?

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