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SG16 BCL

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,074 mi
Last recorded159,074 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG16 BCL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 159,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,663 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 123,551 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,886 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 55,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 28,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 19,820 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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SG16 BCL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SG16 BCL, 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 SG16 BCL registered?

SG16 BCL is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SG16 BCL safe to buy?

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