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KR16 VRL

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,739 mi
Last recorded117,739 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 VRL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 117,739 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 117,189 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2022 110,234 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2021 61,386 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,688 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 54,479 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,375 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 54,375 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 49,983 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 VRL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KR16 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

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

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