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FC16 YSW

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,999 mi
Last recorded104,999 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 YSW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 104,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 104,993 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre tread has 2x nails present

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On Inner Edge & 4mm Over 3/4 Of The Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,679 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,124 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,605 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2019 41,020 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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FC16 YSW is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FC16 YSW, 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 FC16 YSW registered?

FC16 YSW is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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