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YK66 VJG

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

261,414 mi
Last recorded261,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 VJG
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 261,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

advise rear suspension slightly rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2026 261,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in alloy casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in alloy casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

advise rear suspension slightly rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2026 243,025 miles

Front Lower suspension are rear bush in alloy casing deteriorated @ n/s + o/s

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet secondary/safety latch ineffective

headlamp levelling device switch insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2025 222,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 204,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 204,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 164,512 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 164,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in alloy casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in alloy casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,728 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle row outer (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 91,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,323 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,323 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,148 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 37,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 19,083 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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YK66 VJG is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK66 VJG, 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 YK66 VJG registered?

YK66 VJG is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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