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GF16 ULU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,843 mi
Last recorded94,843 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 ULU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,843 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 85,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 75,735 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,787 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 66,787 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,927 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 56,924 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt center ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 46,300 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 46,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 26 Apr 2019 32,037 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 32,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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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GF16 ULU 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 63.6%.

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 GF16 ULU, 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 GF16 ULU registered?

GF16 ULU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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