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FF16 DSE

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

222,115 mi
Last recorded222,115 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF16 DSE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 222,115 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 222,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 217,384 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 217,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 200,863 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 184,439 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 165,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 run flats fitted (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside outer casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

nearside headlight bulb flickers very slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2021 138,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 112,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,248 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 104,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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FF16 DSE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FF16 DSE, 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 FF16 DSE registered?

FF16 DSE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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