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OV16 RHU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,142 mi
Last recorded78,142 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 RHU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 78,142 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 78,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 73,214 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,039 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 61,968 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,271 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 40,862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,713 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 30,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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OV16 RHU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV16 RHU, 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 OV16 RHU registered?

OV16 RHU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is OV16 RHU safe to buy?

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