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KJ16 DNE

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,169 mi
Last recorded100,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 DNE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 100,169 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 100,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 91,260 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 91,260 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 79,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,367 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,899 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 41,899 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil and coolant level low

Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,906 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 16 Jul 2019 32,906 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

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 DNE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DNE, 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 DNE registered?

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

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