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SD16 EBW

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 EBW
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,999 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,765 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 62,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,290 miles

both front tyres wearing at outer edge &wearing thin at inner edges advise replace

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2022 43,353 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,115 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 23,008 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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SD16 EBW is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD16 EBW, 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 SD16 EBW registered?

SD16 EBW is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is SD16 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD16 EBW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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