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WH16 DMF

2016 Seat Alhambra

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,206 mi
Last recorded81,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH16 DMF
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 81,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,487 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides os/ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides os/ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 62,865 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 55,974 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 55,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,040 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 48,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 42,614 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 42,614 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 42,457 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,172 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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WH16 DMF 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 WH16 DMF, 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 WH16 DMF registered?

WH16 DMF is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is WH16 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH16 DMF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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