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KP16 BOV

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,048 mi
Last recorded134,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 BOV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 134,048 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 123,214 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged third row seats nearside buckle outer plastic cover damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 123,214 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken centre section of coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged third row seats nearside buckle outer plastic cover damaged. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 110,724 miles

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Releases automatically when driven forward (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside furthest row seatbelt stalk incomplete (Cover missing)

Nearside headlamp washer defective

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 110,724 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Accident damage to nearside of vehicle

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Releases automatically when driven forward (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside furthest row seatbelt stalk incomplete (Cover missing)

Nearside headlamp washer defective

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,294 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Defective (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside rear seat belt stalk incomplete

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pads more than 2/3 worn and brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,211 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside head lamp washer defective

Fail 26 Apr 2022 81,206 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside head lamp washer defective

Pass 13 Apr 2021 66,758 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 13 Apr 2021 66,758 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

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

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

TPMS illuminated

Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,127 miles

Engine cover, undertrays fitted

Front brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Mar 2020 59,127 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, undertrays fitted

Front brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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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KP16 BOV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KP16 BOV, 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 KP16 BOV registered?

KP16 BOV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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