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YC16 NRN

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,245 mi
Last recorded177,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 NRN
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 177,245 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 157,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 147,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 138,230 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 124,264 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 108,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 108,875 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 101,715 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,106 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 80,574 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Dec 2019 62,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,613 miles

Rear tyres worn smooth on very inner edges.

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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YC16 NRN is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YC16 NRN, 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 YC16 NRN registered?

YC16 NRN is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 April 2016.

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