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KJ16 DGV

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

283,217 mi
Last recorded283,217 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 DGV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 283,217 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 257,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 227,011 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 227,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ft bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 201,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 175,739 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 175,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f rear bushes creaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front edges

Pass 18 Sep 2020 158,402 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,740 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 145,739 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 124,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,383 miles

Emission not detected rev limiter fitted

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,528 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 37,666 miles

covers fitted top and bottom obscuring views

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 DGV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black 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 KJ16 DGV, 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 DGV registered?

KJ16 DGV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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