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FD16 CBX

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

260,631 mi
Last recorded260,631 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 CBX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 260,631 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 243,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 238,030 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 227,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2024 213,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 209,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 201,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 181,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 162,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 161,749 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 144,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 126,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,499 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 117,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 94,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,727 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 18,898 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 1,732 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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FD16 CBX is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FD16 CBX, 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 FD16 CBX registered?

FD16 CBX is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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