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FH16 RGU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,010 mi
Last recorded139,010 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 RGU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 139,010 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 139,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 134,478 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f floor covers fitted (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 126,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 114,533 miles

under tray fiited to the car .

Pass 9 May 2022 106,324 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2021 90,778 miles

front and rear inner pads low . under tray fitted to the car .

Pass 18 May 2020 68,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 68,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 54,255 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 May 2019 54,255 miles

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 RGU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

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

Is FH16 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 RGU 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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