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HX16 UTF

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,655 mi
Last recorded101,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX16 UTF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 101,655 miles

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

Rear seat folded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 99,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 93,717 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,931 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 83,930 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 76,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 69,192 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,356 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,791 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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HX16 UTF is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 HX16 UTF, 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 HX16 UTF registered?

HX16 UTF is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is HX16 UTF safe to buy?

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