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LT16 FRU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

256,042 mi
Last recorded256,042 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 FRU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 256,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 241,345 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2025 241,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2025 222,877 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 208,786 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 208,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 190,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 178,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 175,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 174,377 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 158,513 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 158,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 146,275 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 110,655 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 95,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,044 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 65,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 32,470 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s inner (4.1.E.1)

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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LT16 FRU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT16 FRU, 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 LT16 FRU registered?

LT16 FRU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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