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YL16 EYS

2016 Seat Alhambra

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,308 mi
Last recorded69,308 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 EYS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 69,308 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 60,310 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 51,886 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 46,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 39,087 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,719 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 EYS is a 2016 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YL16 EYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL16 EYS?

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What year was YL16 EYS registered?

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

Is YL16 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 EYS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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