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FV65 AXU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Brown Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 AXU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 98,292 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 98,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 89,906 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 89,905 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,672 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 83,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,003 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,743 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 56,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,473 miles

Central Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjuster behind dash advise further diagnosis ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Coolant leak coolant level low ()

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 37,473 miles

Central Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjuster behind dash advise further diagnosis ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Coolant leak coolant level low ()

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

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

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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FV65 AXU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Brown with a 1,395cc petrol 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 FV65 AXU, 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 FV65 AXU registered?

FV65 AXU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 January 2016.

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