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FE16 ZXJ

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

202,304 mi
Last recorded202,304 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE16 ZXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 202,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 189,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 172,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 144,686 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))

Various deep cuts in off side front tyre, nearly to cords.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,960 miles

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

damage to offside rear sliding door, still functions as intended

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,583 miles

near side rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,441 miles

damage to offside rear passenger door but can still function as intended

damage to offside rear passenger door but can still function as intended

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,441 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))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS lamp illuminated indicating a loss of pressure

damage to offside rear passenger door but can still function as intended

damage to offside rear passenger door but can still function as intended

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 ZXJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 FE16 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

FE16 ZXJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is FE16 ZXJ safe to buy?

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