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SM65 ZBP

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,200 mi
Last recorded198,200 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 ZBP
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 198,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 198,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 170,560 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 170,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 127,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm front fixing bolt incorrect length.

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd Row. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All road tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,339 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 82,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Mudguard insecure arch liner loose ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 68,803 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,738 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,739 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight runout

Pass 24 Jan 2019 33,570 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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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SM65 ZBP 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 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 SM65 ZBP, 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 SM65 ZBP registered?

SM65 ZBP is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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