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SP16 RNE

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,949 mi
Last recorded78,949 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 RNE
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 78,949 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 78,949 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,100 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 64,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 55,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,191 miles

Offside Rear Tail lamp assembly damaged.

Pass 20 Feb 2021 40,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wiperblade torn on edges

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,366 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 38,366 miles

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

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

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

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 15 Feb 2019 29,867 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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SP16 RNE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Red 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 SP16 RNE, 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 SP16 RNE registered?

SP16 RNE is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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