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LY16 DHJ

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,329 mi
Last recorded87,329 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 DHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,329 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 79,143 miles

Rear 3rd brake light washer jet nozzle broken

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,114 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 58,834 miles

engine under tray fitted

third row occasional seats folded flat into boot floor

Fail 2 Oct 2023 58,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine under tray fitted

third row occasional seats folded flat into boot floor

Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,081 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row

engine under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,702 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 26,883 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No Smoke readings available for this vehicle due to software 0.50

Pass 30 May 2019 16,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

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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LY16 DHJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LY16 DHJ, 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 LY16 DHJ registered?

LY16 DHJ is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is LY16 DHJ safe to buy?

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