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FA65 GYP

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,601 mi
Last recorded116,601 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 GYP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 116,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 106,046 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,272 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 95,270 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,198 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 67,715 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 67,715 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))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 58,644 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 58,644 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,427 miles

Wheel alignment looks to be out

Fail 15 Jan 2021 52,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Wheel alignment looks to be out

Pass 16 Jan 2020 46,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre 4.5 mm

Offside Front tyre 4.5mm

Offside Front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Rear tyres wearing irregular inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,972 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays

Fail 17 Jan 2019 35,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

cannot see inner brake pads

under trays

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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FA65 GYP is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA65 GYP, 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 FA65 GYP registered?

FA65 GYP is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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