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YG16 VKH

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,261 mi
Last recorded114,261 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 VKH
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone, rear bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 112,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,456 miles

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

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

emissions too low to read

engine x number of under covers fitted /

Fail 16 Mar 2023 84,219 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

emissions too low to read

engine x number of under covers fitted /

Pass 10 Mar 2022 71,513 miles

Front console bushes split.

Offside side repeater not very bright.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 53,301 miles

Front lower arm back bushes starting to split.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 53,301 miles

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 lower arm back bushes starting to split.

Nearside Front tyre very low on edges.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,064 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 39,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YG16 VKH is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey 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 YG16 VKH, 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 YG16 VKH registered?

YG16 VKH is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 March 2016.

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