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FE16 WUV

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,131 mi
Last recorded83,131 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 WUV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 83,131 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 83,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,948 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X3 ()

Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,232 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,025 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 47,545 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 45,049 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 45,045 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated won't release on the switch (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner part of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 37,109 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 37,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,481 miles

Offside Rear seat unable to inspect due to motability equipment

Fail 22 Jul 2019 31,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear seat unable to inspect due to motability equipment

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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FE16 WUV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE16 WUV, 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 FE16 WUV registered?

FE16 WUV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is FE16 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE16 WUV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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