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LR16 MVG

2016 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,722 mi
Last recorded43,722 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 MVG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,722 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 43,722 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))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower suspension arm arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,893 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 19,568 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 19,568 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 18,359 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Disc Slightly Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 16,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 13,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 13,451 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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LR16 MVG is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR16 MVG, 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 LR16 MVG registered?

LR16 MVG is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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