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MH16 TYC

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,399 mi
Last recorded185,399 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH16 TYC
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 185,399 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 180,956 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 179,590 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2023 179,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 160,533 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 145,845 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,256 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,253 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front under arch panel loose

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,645 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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MH16 TYC is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 MH16 TYC, 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 MH16 TYC registered?

MH16 TYC is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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