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M9 TAU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,289 mi
Last recorded61,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 TAU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,289 miles

Front Lower Under tray loose at rearmost end

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush very worn and split. At limit of advisory. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearmost bush very worn and split. At limit of advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Inscription fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 51,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 31,045 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 31,042 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 23,162 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 23,160 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 17,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 10,146 miles

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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M9 TAU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M9 TAU, 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 M9 TAU registered?

M9 TAU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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