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KJ16 DLE

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

228,179 mi
Last recorded228,179 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 228,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 227,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm - Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm - Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 218,948 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 199,813 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 181,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 154,053 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 154,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 134,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 94,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,146 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,037 miles

headlamp levelling switch damaged but functioning

Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,159 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 45,623 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 20,954 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 DLE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

KJ16 DLE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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