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MJ66 DZE

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,887 mi
Last recorded162,887 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ66 DZE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 162,887 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 162,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2025 152,902 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 152,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 142,402 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 120,149 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 108,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 102,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,374 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 77,213 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 77,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 67,063 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 61,488 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 61,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 58,301 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,210 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,088 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,189 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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MJ66 DZE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ66 DZE, 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 MJ66 DZE registered?

MJ66 DZE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 21 October 2016.

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