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HG16 UTL

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,699 mi
Last recorded128,699 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 UTL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 128,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,206 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dash cam. Customer gave permission. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 115,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dash cam. Customer gave permission. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 104,581 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2022 93,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 82,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also have very deep cracking on both inner and out edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking very deep on both inner and outer edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also have very deep cracking on both inner and out edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking very deep on both inner and outer edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,428 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 36,490 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 36,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,879 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))

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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HG16 UTL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG16 UTL, 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 HG16 UTL registered?

HG16 UTL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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