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GU16 YRM

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 YRM
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 83,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 62,853 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 48,080 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 38,669 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 31,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 26,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 21,944 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 21,944 miles

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))

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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GU16 YRM is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU16 YRM, 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 GU16 YRM registered?

GU16 YRM is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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