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KO16 LCU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

220,508 mi
Last recorded220,508 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO16 LCU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 220,508 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 220,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2026 220,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 208,374 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 197,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 186,521 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 186,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 175,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 166,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 155,960 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 155,960 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,318 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 144,932 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 135,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 124,613 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 124,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 113,357 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 113,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,019 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 105,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 88,804 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 88,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,769 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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KO16 LCU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KO16 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO16 LCU registered?

KO16 LCU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is KO16 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO16 LCU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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