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YL16 EYO

2016 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,448 mi
Last recorded77,448 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 EYO
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 77,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 77,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 71,853 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,032 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 48,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW AND ALMOST TO STRUCTURE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW AND ALMOST TO STRUCTURE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REARMOST. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 48,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REARMOST. ALREADY BUSH IS DETACHED. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REARMOST. ALREADY DETACHED. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW AND ALMOST TO STRUCTURE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW AND ALMOST TO STRUCTURE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt REARMOST. ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,274 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 22,464 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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YL16 EYO is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL16 EYO, 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 YL16 EYO registered?

YL16 EYO is a 2016 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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