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HV16 YLD

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,997 mi
Last recorded229,997 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 YLD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 229,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 218,317 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to test some testable items.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 198,482 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 178,229 miles

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 7 Aug 2023 178,229 miles

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

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 10 Feb 2023 156,724 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Aug 2022 133,143 miles

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2022 116,142 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 14 Feb 2022 116,142 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,623 miles

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge needs attention soon.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 35,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge needs attention soon.

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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HV16 YLD is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HV16 YLD, 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 HV16 YLD registered?

HV16 YLD is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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