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YD16 GWV

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,114 mi
Last recorded72,114 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 GWV
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 72,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inners Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 56,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,205 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 35,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 26,287 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2019 20,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 15,689 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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YD16 GWV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YD16 GWV, 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 YD16 GWV registered?

YD16 GWV is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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