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FH16 LRJ

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,348 mi
Last recorded102,348 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 LRJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 102,348 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 102,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 93,748 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,743 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Three nails ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,976 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 56,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,408 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 37,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 31,522 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 19,969 miles

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

No smoke detected on emissions test

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

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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FH16 LRJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH16 LRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH16 LRJ registered?

FH16 LRJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is FH16 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 LRJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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