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KR16 VPV

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

296,342 mi
Last recorded296,342 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 VPV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 296,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Dec 2024 280,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 254,423 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 190,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 186,721 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 155,899 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 136,292 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 May 2021 118,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,388 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 69,139 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,883 miles

Emissions tested no peak detected

Pass 18 May 2018 37,521 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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KR16 VPV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KR16 VPV, 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 KR16 VPV registered?

KR16 VPV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 May 2016.

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