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LY16 OTR

2016 Seat Alhambra

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,101 mi
Last recorded44,101 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 OTR
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 44,101 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 38,857 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 33,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 28,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 24,025 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 20,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,926 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 15,926 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))

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 OTR is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LY16 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

LY16 OTR is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is LY16 OTR safe to buy?

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