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PE16 UPD

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,408 mi
Last recorded233,408 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE16 UPD
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 233,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 233,408 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 207,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 177,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 149,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 149,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,471 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four(4) tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 101,263 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 101,263 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 80,033 miles

undertrays fitted underneath

Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,383 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 49,297 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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PE16 UPD is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 PE16 UPD, 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 PE16 UPD registered?

PE16 UPD is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is PE16 UPD safe to buy?

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