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VN16 PYX

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,123 mi
Last recorded69,123 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 PYX
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 69,123 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 69,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,522 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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Fail 17 Jul 2023 54,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

vehicle restricted view

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside 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))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,919 miles

vehicle restricted view

Fail 13 Jul 2021 44,919 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle restricted view

Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,380 miles

vehicle restricted view

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,177 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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VN16 PYX is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN16 PYX, 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 VN16 PYX registered?

VN16 PYX is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 29 August 2016.

Is VN16 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN16 PYX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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