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LY16 OTL

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,865 mi
Last recorded76,865 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 OTL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 76,865 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 76,865 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 60,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 34,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens cover damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge and sidewall cracked badly (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2021 34,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens cover damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge and sidewall cracked badly (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage , worn low on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage , worn low on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,632 miles

alignment need due to front tyres wearing bald on inside

front pads getting low

Fail 15 Jul 2019 17,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

alignment need due to front tyres wearing bald on inside

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre 2mm and bald on inside

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 OTL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 LY16 OTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY16 OTL registered?

LY16 OTL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is LY16 OTL safe to buy?

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