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HY16 UES

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,242 mi
Last recorded45,242 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 UES
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 45,242 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 37,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 25,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 21,482 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 17,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 15,009 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and cut in outer wall

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 14,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 10,986 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 10,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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HY16 UES is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 HY16 UES, 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 HY16 UES registered?

HY16 UES is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is HY16 UES safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 UES shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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