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WA66 VRU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,174 mi
Last recorded163,174 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA66 VRU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 163,174 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 163,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 153,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 151,193 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 146,905 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 129,408 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 129,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 122,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,115 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 106,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 93,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover insecure (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 May 2021 93,343 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Clip not clipping into buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover insecure (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2021 93,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed and out of shape inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre scuffed and out of shape inside edge

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

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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WA66 VRU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WA66 VRU, 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 WA66 VRU registered?

WA66 VRU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is WA66 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA66 VRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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