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OV16 WHA

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,458 mi
Last recorded63,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 WHA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,533 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 58,155 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 May 2024 53,091 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 48,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 48,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 42,956 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Auto Hold (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 May 2021 38,619 miles

off side rear outer seat belt buckle insecure

Fail 17 May 2021 38,619 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

off side rear outer seat belt buckle insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,759 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 19,799 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2019 19,799 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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 WHA 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 66.7%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

OV16 WHA is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is OV16 WHA safe to buy?

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