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YG16 VKU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,853 mi
Last recorded79,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,853 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 74,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,823 miles

Both rear tyres wearing badly inner edges of tread

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (rearward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 59,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 51,369 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due to wear inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 37,648 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 37,684 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 37,440 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside rear tyre bald + misshaped inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald + misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,983 miles

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

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 VKU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

YG16 VKU is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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