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GL16 GKD

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,366 mi
Last recorded62,366 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 GKD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 62,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 57,802 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2025 57,802 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,906 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,547 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 44,547 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (damaged)likely to break off (0.1 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 44,369 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction drivers sun visor hanging down restricting drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button for parking brake sticking and can be difficult to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush worn/cracked/perished no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush worn/cracked/perished no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Undertray not fully secure engine under tray damaged but not likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 25,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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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GL16 GKD is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL16 GKD, 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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GL16 GKD is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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