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M70 NKN

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 NKN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 85,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped edge perished and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,710 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 53,826 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 53,826 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))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,351 miles

NAIL/SCREW IN BOTH REAR TYRES

Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.33mm (5.2.3 (e))

unable to test any seat belts past the first row due to child seats

Pass 12 Apr 2019 27,073 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 27,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17(98H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17(98H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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M70 NKN is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M70 NKN, 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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M70 NKN is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 April 2016.

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