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KR16 XRL

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,599 mi
Last recorded174,599 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR16 XRL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 174,599 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 174,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 168,411 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 168,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 160,240 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 160,236 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 133,271 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,466 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,767 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,010 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 79,300 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 79,300 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 61,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 36,101 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 22,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 14,558 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 XRL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

KR16 XRL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is KR16 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR16 XRL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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