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FM16 FRP

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,174 mi
Last recorded71,174 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 FRP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 71,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 60,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 60,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test front windscreen ()

Fail 10 Jun 2024 60,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test front windscreen ()

Pass 25 May 2023 53,712 miles

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged and allowing water ingress

Fail 25 May 2023 53,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged and allowing water ingress

Pass 18 May 2022 49,121 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged no effect on light output

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 May 2022 49,121 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged no effect on light output

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2021 43,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 38,268 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (nearside only just acceptable) (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,538 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Jun 2019 30,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords continental 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

front brake pads wearing thin

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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FM16 FRP is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver 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 FM16 FRP, 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 FM16 FRP registered?

FM16 FRP is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is FM16 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 FRP 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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