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YL16 FFU

2016 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,130 mi
Last recorded52,130 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Alhambra65,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,130 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR, CENTRAL, NSR

Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,587 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 45,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 40,550 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 40,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 35,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,937 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Jun 2020 22,832 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 19,117 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 FFU 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 YL16 FFU, 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

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What year was YL16 FFU registered?

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

Is YL16 FFU safe to buy?

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