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KR16 XRA

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 148,015 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 148,015 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 147,416 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (1.1.3 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal goes to floor while driving (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested not testing due to sevro problem - pedal goes to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 135,349 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes - worn/split

Nearside Rear tyre - low tread depth - 1.8mm

Pass 31 Jul 2023 126,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 113,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,533 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 102,533 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,626 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 85,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edges teared (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer edges teared (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,335 miles

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 20 Nov 2017 61,818 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 40,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XRA is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

KR16 XRA is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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