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SO16 XTB

2016 Seat Alhambra

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,147 mi
Last recorded93,147 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 XTB
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,147 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 93,028 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,113 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 63,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH / MOUNT SPLIT AND WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH / MOUNT SPLIT AND WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIXED TYPE OF TYRE ON FRONT ALL SEASON AND SUMMER

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES BADLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 22 Jun 2021 35,725 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 35,725 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 24,308 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 15,870 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 15,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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SO16 XTB is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in White 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 SO16 XTB, 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 SO16 XTB registered?

SO16 XTB is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 25 April 2016.

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