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WD16 XAT

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,431 mi
Last recorded112,431 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 112,431 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/R tyre feathered on the inner edge

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 96,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 96,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 72,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,407 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 42,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 33,055 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 33,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,337 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2019 22,336 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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WD16 XAT 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 WD16 XAT, 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 WD16 XAT registered?

WD16 XAT is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 2 August 2016.

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