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KJ16 DKF

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

349,238 mi
Last recorded349,238 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 DKF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 349,238 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted makes unable to check some testable items

Pass 2 Jan 2026 338,609 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted makes unable to check some testable items

Fail 2 Jan 2026 338,609 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted makes unable to check some testable items

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 315,272 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 315,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 292,601 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2024 268,037 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 9 May 2024 259,831 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items.

Pass 18 Dec 2023 246,063 miles

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 18 Dec 2023 246,063 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2023 224,445 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 21 Dec 2022 203,687 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2022 176,460 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 22 Jun 2022 176,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Dec 2021 153,967 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 131,839 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 118,554 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,237 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 95,107 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 95,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,586 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 59,721 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,236 miles

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 DKF is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DKF, 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 DKF registered?

KJ16 DKF is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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