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RJ16 JLO

2016 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,094 mi
Last recorded176,094 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 JLO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 176,094 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 161,972 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 161,972 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 147,363 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 147,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 120,113 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 113,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 106,280 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 106,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 99,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 92,416 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 92,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,849 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 77,869 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,687 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 58,260 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))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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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RJ16 JLO is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RJ16 JLO, 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 RJ16 JLO registered?

RJ16 JLO is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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