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MA16 BUB

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,678 mi
Last recorded144,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 BUB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 144,678 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 128,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 112,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 112,334 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,985 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 73,880 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,466 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 54,466 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 37,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 36,631 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,711 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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MA16 BUB is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA16 BUB, 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 MA16 BUB registered?

MA16 BUB is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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