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Y916 EDA

2001 Seat Alhambra

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

215,237 mi
Last recorded215,237 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Alhambra108,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 EDA
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 215,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 198,930 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 197,710 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 194,181 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 188,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 181,720 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 174,755 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 169,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 164,485 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 164,286 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 154,687 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 154,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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Y916 EDA is a 2001 Seat Alhambra in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 108,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y916 EDA, 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 25 years old, this Seat Alhambra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y916 EDA registered?

Y916 EDA is a 2001 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y916 EDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y916 EDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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