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KJ16 AHV

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,033 mi
Last recorded163,033 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 AHV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 163,033 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 119,153 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 104,164 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 103,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 85,296 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn reaction arm bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 68,485 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fluid leak, but not excessive AdBlue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,362 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,437 miles

Emissions to clean

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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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KJ16 AHV 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 KJ16 AHV, 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 KJ16 AHV registered?

KJ16 AHV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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